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Archaeological Evaluation
Date 2 February 2017 - 2 March 2017
Event ID 1040353
Category Recording
Type Archaeological Evaluation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1040353
NS 30918 49929 – NS 29730 48029 A programme of topographic survey and evaluation was undertaken, 2 February – 2 March 2017, at targeted locations along the proposed route of the Dalry Bypass.
A survey was undertaken of a colliery site and mineral railway embankment. Two trenches were then placed through the railway embankment and its composition recorded.
An evaluation consisting of the excavation of 16 trenches targeted 3 areas along the bypass route. A number of modern features were identified: three linear features and one pit.
Archive: NRHE
Funder: Transport Scotland
Fraser McFarlane and Magnar Dalland – Headland Archaeology Ltd
(Source: DES, Volume 18)
