Document record MAB60107 - GLAMIS CASTLE

An archaeological watching brief was carried out by SUAT Ltd in July 2002 during topsoil stripping for the construction of a new retail pavilion at Glamis Castle.

An archaeological watching brief was carried out by SUAT Ltd in July 2002 during topsoil stripping for the construction of a new retail pavilion at Glamis Castle. An initial phase of watching brief on the stripping of an access road on the north side of the proposed new build identified a deposit containing glass, iron slag and pottery, and possibly two ditches. Foundations and rubble spreads were uncovered on the site of the new build building. Salvage excavation revealed the foundations of a small building and part of another, walls and a metalled surface. An abundance of 18th-century glass bottle fragments were found as well as 19th-century pottery sherds. The buildings were considered to represent outbuildings (gate houses) and a roadway leading to a courtyard associated with 18th-century landscaping around the castle. These features are shown on a plan of the castle and its policies dated 1746. Pits and a stone-built drain were recorded during a subsequent watching brief.

CACHART, R, 10/2002, WATCHING BRIEF & EXCAVATION NEW RETAIL PAVILLION (Bibliographic reference). SAB3922.

EXCAVATION

CACHART, R, 2002, GLAMIS CASTLE. DES 2002 p12 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3933.

DES ENTRY

Aug 20 2002 , GR-02-CT324-331, GR-02-CT324-331 (Ground Photograph). SAB36876.

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