Radiocarbon Dating

Date November 2017

Event ID 1040664

Category Scientific Dating

Type Radiocarbon Dating

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1040664

NO 16156 00260 (NO10SE 3) Further post-excavation analysis was undertaken, November 2017, on an archive from excavations at St Serf’s Island in 2011–12, including paleoenvironmental assessment of soil samples and new radiocarbon dates. New information was generated about a boundary ditch feature that was shown by previous geophysical survey to surround the nearby Augustinian Priory, on at least its N and E sides. Radiocarbon dates indicate that the ditch and associated bank were created during the 12th century. The boundary feature may be the precinct sanctuary for the medieval priory or a field enclosure.

Archive: Kinross Museum, NRHE and PKHT (intended)

Funder: Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Environment Scotland

Oliver O’Grady – OJT Heritage

(Source: DES, Volume 18)