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Excavation
Date 26 September 2002 - 27 September 2002
Event ID 1034287
Category Recording
Type Excavation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1034287
NN 728 010 Five trenches were excavated in September 2002 within and around a building against the E curtain wall of the castle. Several earlier wall remains were found, relating to walls shown on an earlier plan of the site, though there were some differences in detail. The continuation of the W wall to the S was confirmed, as was the presence of a central dividing wall. A small alcove built in against the S wall proved to be a substantial structure, and use as a kiln or oven was suggested. A trench against the curtain wall revealed either a thickening of the wall or further buildings.
G Ewart 2002
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
Kirkdale Archaeology
