Document record MAB55949 - NETHER BEANSHILL
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Summary
Site of a broad L-plan consumption dyke recorded by Headland Archaeology during topographic survey in 2012 ahead of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8486 0199 (212m by 163m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ80SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Peterculter |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a broad L-plan consumption dyke recorded by Headland Archaeology during topographic survey in 2012 ahead of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. It predated the OS 1st edition map but had been significantly augmented since 1900. Further investigation, including a slot excavation, were carried out by Headland Archaeology in September 2015. The north-south dyke was formed of unmortared fieldstones, largely uncoursed although in places roughly coursed on the west face. Excavation showed construction of two phases, the initial wall smaller. The east-west dyke was of similar construction but significantly smaller in dimension.
HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY, 2012, ABERDEEN WESTERN PERIPHERAL ROUTE PACKAGE SOUTHERN LEG) TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS: (Bibliographic reference). SAB4431.
HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY, 2015, 2015, WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL WATCHING BRIEF, ABERDEEN WESTERN PERIPHERAL ROUTE (Bibliographic reference). SAB5859.
HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY, 2017, AWPR: CONSTRUCTION PHASE AREAS - RESULTS OF ARCH MONITORING AND MITIGATION DURING POST-EX ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT REPT (Bibliographic reference). SAB5858.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ80SW0437;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB4431 Bibliographic reference: HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY. 2012. ABERDEEN WESTERN PERIPHERAL ROUTE PACKAGE SOUTHERN LEG) TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS:.
- --- SAB5858 Bibliographic reference: HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY. 2017. AWPR: CONSTRUCTION PHASE AREAS - RESULTS OF ARCH MONITORING AND MITIGATION DURING POST-EX ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSMENT REPT.
- --- SAB5859 Bibliographic reference: HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY, 2015. 2015. WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL WATCHING BRIEF, ABERDEEN WESTERN PERIPHERAL ROUTE.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Sep 11 2023 1:24PM
