Document record MAB50277 - PLUSCARDEN ABBEY
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Summary
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken from February to May 2012 by Highland Archaeology Services during groundworks for a new wood pellet heating system.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1418 5755 (69m by 41m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ15NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (0)
Full Description
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken from February to May 2012 by Highland Archaeology Services during groundworks for a new wood pellet heating system. The level of most of the land involved had been raised considerably in the 20th Century and all the observed works took place within this. No archaeological features were encountered. A trench approximately 750mm deep, opened to bring heat to the abbey buildings from the new boiler house, was wholly contained within this redeposited material, which was found to contain a remarkable number of modern cables, gas pipes and drains.
HIGHLAND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES, 2012, PLUSCARDEN ABBEY WATCHING BRIEF (Bibliographic reference). SAB4366.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2014, DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND, NEW SERIES, VOLUME 14, 2013, p.130 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5483.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ15NW0064;
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Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 10 2014 11:41AM
