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Excavation
Date February 2017 - October 2017
Event ID 1040264
Category Recording
Type Excavation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1040264
NJ 50880 67024 A programme of archaeological work was undertaken, February–October 2017, as part of a community led programme to restore and enhance a network of antiquarian paths on and around a medieval motte, with the aim of improving public access and minimising erosion. Scheduled monument consent was given for the reinstatement of the path. A total of eight test pits (each 1m2) were excavated to locate the path. The path was encountered at a depth of 50–100mm below the current ground level in seven of the pits. The final pit, which had been positioned in an area less disturbed by footfall, was excavated to 150mm but did not locate the path.
The subsequent excavation of the path, foundation bases for picnic tables and benches, and a replacement flagpole socket was carried out under archaeological supervision. No finds or features of archaeological significance were identified.
Archive: Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service (intended)
Funder: The Cullen Past and Present Volunteer Group
Dave Anderson and Leanne Demay – Anderson Archaeology (Scotland)
(Source: DES, Volume 18)
