Haughs Of Pittentian
Timber Circle (Neolithic) - (Bronze Age)
Site Name Haughs Of Pittentian
Classification Timber Circle (Neolithic) - (Bronze Age)
Canmore ID 332567
Site Number NN82SE 322
NGR NN 8778 2031
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/332567
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Crieff
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
Excavation (27 June 2011 - 12 August 2011)
NN 8778 2031 A programme of archaeological work was undertaken 27 June–12 August 2011 during the construction of an access track leading to a proposed tower compound at Pittentian. The watching brief identified a timber circle monument, consisting of two concentric post-defined circles (c22.6m and 13.9m in diameter) and a central setting of four large posts, as well as additional features including pits and two putative house structures. Approximately 50% of the timber circle was excavated during consecutive phases of evaluation and excavation, while the remaining features were revealed then backfilled to be preserved in situ. Environmental samples were taken and finds of pottery and lithics recovered. A consideration of the features and artefacts suggests a tentative Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age date (c3000–1500 BC) for the site. A programme of post-excavation analysis is planned.
Archive: RCAHMS (intended)
Funder: Scottish and Southern Energy
Northlight Heritage, 2011
