Document record MAB56001 - WAULKMILL CROFT
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Summary
Pit recorded during trial trenching by Headland Archaeology in 2013 ahead of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (NJ81SE0076).It was probably subcircular, measuring 1.4m long and 0.35m deep containing occasional charcoal, coal and cinders.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8953 1508 (59m by 54m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ81NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Newmachar |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Pit recorded during trial trenching by Headland Archaeology in 2013 ahead of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (NJ81SE0076).It was probably subcircular, measuring 1.4m long and 0.35m deep containing occasional charcoal, coal and cinders. Small fragments of slag and a C-shaped iron object were recovered. Further excavation was carried out by Headland Archaeology in 2014. A total of 46 features were recorded, all interpreted as natural or of post medieval date. Post-medieval furrows were also recorded.
HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY, 2014, ABERDEEN WESTERN PERIPHERAL ROUTE/BALMEDIE-TIPPERTY LOT 2 - NORTHERN LEG: REPORT -TRIAL TRENCHING AND SAMPLE EXCAV. (VOLS 1-3), V1, p.34-5; V2 ill31 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4452.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ81NE0154;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB4452 Bibliographic reference: HEADLAND ARCHAEOLOGY. 2014. ABERDEEN WESTERN PERIPHERAL ROUTE/BALMEDIE-TIPPERTY LOT 2 - NORTHERN LEG: REPORT -TRIAL TRENCHING AND SAMPLE EXCAV. (VOLS 1-3). V1, p.34-5; V2 ill31.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Sep 2 2019 2:36PM
