Archaeological Evaluation

Date January 2020 - February 2020

Event ID 1127369

Category Recording

Type Archaeological Evaluation

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1127369

NN 72853 01048 In January and February 2020, targeted test pits (TP) were excavated within the courtyard of Doune Castle in order to ascertain if the cobbled surface, discovered during path works in a previous phase of works, continued throughout the turfed courtyard. Possible cobbled surfaces were identified in TP7, 15 and 16, and a possible wall was also identified within TP7. No other features apart from a possible collapsed stone drain in TP17 were identified. Therefore, it appears that only sporadic patches of cobbled surface remain. It is not possible to say whether the whole courtyard was once completely cobbled or not.

In addition, three small test pits were excavated to locate a drainage pipe. Once located, a stretch of the pipe was exposed by machine for replacement under archaeological supervision. No archaeological features were identified within the trench.

Archive: NRHE (intended). Reports lodged with Council HER

Funder: Historic Environment Scotland

Gary Savory − CFA Archaeology Ltd

(Source: DES Volume 21)