Archaeological Evaluation

Date August 2000

Event ID 547374

Category Recording

Type Archaeological Evaluation

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/547374

(Location cited as NJ 4939 0445). The remains of a substantial building, with associated paved and cobbled floors, were uncovered (by J C Murray, in August 2000) during an evaluation at Alastrean Quarry prior to proposed expansion. Archaeological features were found in three trenches, along with fragments of clay pipe bowls, iron nails and slag. Areas of burning were evident directly above the structural features, which may indicate that the buildings were deliberately destroyed. The structures may represent the remains of a medieval manor, as there are references to a manor having stood 'near Kincraigie' (NJ40SE 63), which lies just to the S.

[Photographic imagery listed, GIUS plot attached and original report cited].

NMRS, MS/712/98.