Excavation

Date 3 September 2018 - 9 September 2018

Event ID 1122508

Category Recording

Type Excavation

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NS 7176 6929 A community-based archaeological project (Seven Lochs Medieval Past) was undertaken at the supposed site of Inchnock Tower (Canmore ID: 45773) on 3-9 September 2018. In addition to an excavation the project included a series of workshops, training sessions, school visits and other community engagements aimed to raise awareness, understanding and appreciation of the tower and the wider heritage of Glenboig.

Four hand-excavated trenches uncovered the remains of several buildings. Those revealed in Trenches 1-3 were likely post-medieval/19th century in date with possible older elements. The structure in Trench 4 was almost certainly a surviving corner of a medieval Tower House/Peele Tower, although the material culture found in its demolition deposits suggest it was used/occupied until at least the 18th or 19th century.

Archive: NRHE (intended)

Funder: Seven Lochs Wetland Park

Peta Glew and Steven Black – Northlight Heritage

(Source: DES Vol 20)

OASIS ID: northlig1-371780