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Old Castle
Unidentified Pottery (Medieval)
Site Name Old Castle
Classification Unidentified Pottery (Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) 13, 19 Old Castle
Canmore ID 105644
Site Number NK03SE 11
NGR NK 0528 3005
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/105644
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Slains
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Gordon
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NK03SE 11 0528 3005
In April 1996, in advance of the construction of a house extension to the west gable of 13 Old Castle cottages by Mr and Mrs Allan, an archaeological examination was undertaken of the area excavated for the extension, by Dr Hilary Murray, due to the proximity of Slains Castle. Three features were revealed: a section relating to the construction of the ruined cottage; a midden on the north side of the ruined cottage; and a wall crossing the north-west corner of the extension foundation area. The wall is interpreted as having been part of the minor auxiliary buildings relating to the castle.
NMRS MS/881/1
NK 0525 3004 - An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the groundworks for an extension to No 19, Old Castle, which is situated beside the ruins of the 15th-century tower of Old Slains Castle. There are documentary references to an earlier castle of 13th-14th century date. No archaeological features were evident but 38 sherds of medieval pottery were found in disturbed soil.
Sponsor: Professor M J Rogers
J C Murray 2007
NK 0525 3004 A watching brief was carried out from 19-21 June 2007 during the installation of an underground electric
cable to service 19 Old Castle. The trenches were 200m W of the last surviving ruins of the 15th-century Old Slains Castle and near the line of a possible rampart. No clear archaeological features or finds were evident although the presence of some stone rubble and earth may indicate an attempt to consolidate the top of the steep slope near the possible rampart.
Reports deposited with Aberdeenshire SMR, Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.
Funder: SSE Power Distribution.
J C Murray 2007.
Excavation (April 1996)
In April 1996, in advance of the construction of a house extension to the west gable of 13 Old Castle cottages by Mr and Mrs Allan, an archaeological examination was undertaken of the area excavated for the extension, by Dr Hilary Murray, due to the proximity of Slains Castle. Three features were revealed: a section relating to the construction of the ruined cottage; a midden on the north side of the ruined cottage; and a wall crossing the north-west corner of the extension foundation area. The wall is interpreted as having been part of the minor auxiliary buildings relating to the castle.
NMRS MS/881/1
Watching Brief (19 June 2007 - 21 June 2007)
NK 0525 3004 A watching brief was carried out from 19-21 June 2007 during the installation of an underground electric cable to service 19 Old Castle. The trenches were 200m W of the last surviving ruins of the 15th-century Old Slains Castle and near the line of a possible rampart. No clear archaeological features or finds were evident although the presence of some stone rubble and earth may indicate an attempt to consolidate the top of the steep slope near the possible rampart.
Reports deposited with Aberdeenshire SMR, Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.
Funder: SSE Power Distribution.
J C Murray, 2007.
Watching Brief (24 May 2007)
NK 0525 3004 A watching brief was undertaken on 24 May 2007 during the groundwork for an extension to 19 Old Castle, which is situated beside the ruins of the 15th-century tower of Old Slains Castle. There are documentary references to an earlier castle of 13th- to14th-century date. No archaeological features
were evident but 38 sherds of medieval pottery were found in disturbed soil.
Report deposited with Aberdeenshire SMR, Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.
Funder: Professor M J Rogers.
J C Murray, 2007.
