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Watching Brief
Date August 2017
Event ID 1039075
Category Recording
Type Watching Brief
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1039075
NR 90809 57779 A watching brief was carried out, August 2017, within the scheduled monument of Skipness Castle. Three circular holes were excavated by hand for the insertion of fence strainer posts. The holes contained single topsoil contexts indicative of modern landscaping. No features or finds of archaeological significance were identified.
Archive: NRHE (intended). Report: WoSAS
Funder: Historic Environment Scotland
Graeme Carruthers – CFA Archaeology Ltd
(Source: DES, Volume 18)