C14 Radiocarbon Dating - Sample - GU-4420

Birch sp., Hazel, Oak sp., willow charcoal from Context 1708 which represents a humic sediment within the built platform of a rectangular structure. It overlies context 1709 and together they form the basal contexts within the accumulated material forming the platform. The charcoal inclusions are interpreted as being derived from site use prior to the construction of this platform.

Canmore ID 67628

Map Number NY38NW

Site type Field System (Medieval) - (Post Medieval), Township (Medieval) - (Post Medieval)

Site number 29

NGR 331245 589204

Council 170

County 10

Parish WESTERKIRK

Lab Analysis ID GU-4420

Material Dated charcoal (mixed)

Sponsor HS

Uncalibrated date bp +/- error 660 bp +/-60

Uncalibrated date ad/bc +/- error ad 1290 +/-60

Delta -26.8

Calibration program used No

Calibration curve used No