St Boswells, Border Toyota Garage
Date September 2017
Event ID 1088727
Category Recording
Type Archaeological Evaluation
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NT 589 309 A 10% evaluation was undertaken, September
2017, in advance of a proposed development. A rectilinear
enclosure identified in aerial photographs was confirmed as
surviving and conforming to the general plan as shown on
the aerial photograph. A number of sections were excavated
through the ditch, and it was found to be 1.8–5.0m wide
and up to 1.7m deep. The only finds recovered from its
fills were animal bone. The entire enclosure measured 87
x 51m. Where recorded, the corners were rounded and the
enclosure’s entrance is postulated to lie on the SE side.
No features were recorded within the interior of the
enclosure, but a group of features were uncovered external
to the entrance on the SE side. These included two linear
features, two possible postholes and eight pits around the
possible entrance. The only other feature recorded was
an isolated pit to the W of the site. The characteristics of
the ditch and the shape of the enclosure suggest that the
enclosure is probably Iron Age in date.
Archive: NRHE (intended). Reports: Scottish Borders HER
Funder: Border Motor Group
Gary Savory – CFA Archaeology Ltd
(Source: DES, Volume 19)