Document record MAB60108 - GLAMIS CASTLE
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Summary
A watching brief carried out in February 2007 during creation of a new approach road from Glamis village to the castle, recorded no archaeological features - the area had been heavily disturbed by the grubbing out of over 30 mature trees.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3835 4675 (25m by 74m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Event Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO34NE |
| Civil Parish | Glamis |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (0)
Full Description
A watching brief carried out in February 2007 during creation of a new approach road from Glamis village to the castle, recorded no archaeological features - the area had been heavily disturbed by the grubbing out of over 30 mature trees. However, five sherds of medieval pottery and an almost complete post-medieval bronze tripod cooking pot were found in the topsoil. Finds now with Angus Museums Service.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2008, DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION SCOTLAND, p.32 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4029.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO34NE146;
- NRHE Numlink: 289329;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO34NE0077;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/289329 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB4029 Bibliographic reference: ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND. 2008. DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION SCOTLAND. Y. p.32.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2021 1:49PM
