Document record MAB57966 - MOSS-SIDE, CHARLESTOWN
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Summary
Excavation of a cropmark feature showed it to be of natural origin.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9374 0023 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Nigg |
Type and Period (0)
Full Description
Excavation of a cropmark feature showed it to be of natural origin. Examination of vertical air photograph BKS NO99E 1485 062 revealed a broad circular cropmark (thought to possibly represent a prehistoric enclosure) in the field adjacent to Moss-side farm. As seen on the photograph, the cropmark had a diameter of approximately 100m, defined by a trace approximately 9m wide. Various minor circular and curvilinear marks were also visible within the circle. Excavations carried out by GUARD in August 1993 showed that this feature was the product of differential drainage caused by natural glacial deposits.
COUNCIL FOR SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY, 1993, DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND 1993, p.32 (Bibliographic reference). SAB8248.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90SW47;
- NRHE Numlink: 76985;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90SW0047;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/76985 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB8248 Bibliographic reference: COUNCIL FOR SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY. 1993. DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND 1993. p.32.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Mar 23 2022 12:05PM
