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Archaeological Evaluation
Date May 2000
Event ID 550402
Category Recording
Type Archaeological Evaluation
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/550402
NT 091 872 An archaeological evaluation was carried out in May 2000. Two trenches, each measuring c 14 x 1.8m, were excavated. The excavations revealed the footings of two walls, both running N-S, at the S edge of the development area. The E wall was 1m thick, faced on both sides with a rubble core and clay-bonded. The W wall was faced only on the W side and was 0.5m thick. Cartographic research demonstrated that the walls pre-date the 1856 OS map and are probably of medieval or post-medieval origin. Association with Dunfermline Abbey is considered likely. The more substantial wall may be the boundary of the abbey precinct.
A report has been lodged with the NMRS and Fife SMR.
Sponsor: CgMs Consulting for McCarthy & Stone.
T Neighbour 2000
