Document record MAB60933 - PITSKELLY, UPPER VICTORIA, CARNOUSTIE
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Summary
A monitored topsoil strip and subsequent excavation carried out by AOC Archaeology in 2019 ahead of proposed development (Upper Victoria Phase 2B) recorded various features.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5451 3505 (234m by 357m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO53NW |
| Civil Parish | Barry |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (9)
- KILN (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
- WELL (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
- DITCH (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
- ENCLOSURE (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
- STONE (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
- PIT (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
- STRUCTURE? (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
- CULVERT (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
- Crucible (Late Upper Palaeolithic to 19th Century - 40000 BC to 1899 AD)
Full Description
A monitored topsoil strip and subsequent excavation carried out by AOC Archaeology in 2019 ahead of proposed development (Upper Victoria Phase 2B) recorded various features. In the northern field features included a stone culvert comprising 11 capping stones, stone edging and a cobbled base, as well as curvilinear ditches and a large pit. The southern field contained a concentration of linear and curvilinear features, one with a large assemblage of assorted metal finds, along with several pits, a drystone well, possible kiln, and spreads of material to the south end of the development area. Several possible field enclosures were identified, possibly open-field enclosures of a small farmstead. Farmland and buildings are shown on the 18th century Roy map and other cottages are shown on the 19th century OS maps (see NO53SW0075 and NO53SW0076). Large sub-angular stones found within one of the spreads that also contained a pivot stone may be the remains of the cottages. The well recorded is also shown on the 1st edition map. A large pit to the south of the well contained a collection of iron and copper alloy objects including a large hoop, a small copper alloy object, crucible, smelting pan, bellow, large iron jug, iron knife, iron nails, as well as several roof tiles and a handmade brick. These probably relate to some sort of metalworking within the farmland site. Although some of the ditches provided dateable material, including post-medieval green glaze pottery, many of the enclosures and associated features such as postholes and pits are more difficult to date. A small possible prehistoric structure was also located. See also NO53NW0104 and NO53NW0105.
AOC ARCHAEOLOGY, 2019, PHASE 1A AND 2B UPPER VICTORIA LINK, CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS: DATA STRUCTURE REPORT, DSR (Bibliographic reference). SAB7851.
AOC ARCHAEOLOGY, 2019, UPPER VICTORIA LINK, CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS: WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION ADDENDUM, WSI Addendum (Bibliographic reference). SAB8280.
AOC ARCHAEOLOGY, 2019, UPPER VICTORIA LINK, CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS: WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION, WSI (Bibliographic reference). SAB7853.
AOC ARCHAEOLOGY, 2020, PHASE 1A AND 2B UPPER VICTORIA LINK, CARNOUSTE, ANGUS: ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS POST EXCAVATION RESEARCH DESIGN, PERD (Bibliographic reference). SAB8308.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO53SW68;
- NRHE Numlink: 163231;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO53NW0103;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/163231 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB7851 Bibliographic reference: AOC ARCHAEOLOGY. 2019. PHASE 1A AND 2B UPPER VICTORIA LINK, CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS: DATA STRUCTURE REPORT. DSR.
- --- SAB7853 Bibliographic reference: AOC ARCHAEOLOGY. 2019. UPPER VICTORIA LINK, CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS: WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION. WSI.
- --- SAB8280 Bibliographic reference: AOC ARCHAEOLOGY. 2019. UPPER VICTORIA LINK, CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS, ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS: WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION ADDENDUM. WSI Addendum.
- --- SAB8308 Bibliographic reference: AOC ARCHAEOLOGY. 2020. PHASE 1A AND 2B UPPER VICTORIA LINK, CARNOUSTE, ANGUS: ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKS POST EXCAVATION RESEARCH DESIGN. PERD.
Finds (8)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jun 22 2022 3:26PM
