| 553360 |
SCIENTIFIC DATING |
THERMOLUMINESCENCE DATING |
HY 5644 3080 Samples were collected from a series of burnt mounds on Eday in July 2000 as part of a broader investigation of luminescence dating of burnt mounds being conducted at the Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Centre, East Kilbride. [...] |
July 2000 |
| 553378 |
SCIENTIFIC DATING |
THERMOLUMINESCENCE DATING |
The ploughed-down remains of this burnt mound are located to the S of Stenaquoy Farm in the SW corner of a field. The mound was clearly visible in the SW corner of the field, rising above the surrounding land. Scatters of stone were visible through the crop in numerous places, and were sampled for luminescence dating in two positions. [...] |
July 2000 |
| 553369 |
SCIENTIFIC DATING |
THERMOLUMINESCENCE DATING |
Since the publication of the 1:10,000 map series for Eday, the area around the location noted in the Royal Commission Inventory has been subject to modification. The Lady Well has been enlarged and enclosed in a substantial outbuilding and a perimeter fence laid out. The approximate position of Greentoft burnt mound (NMRS HY52NE 7) is just outside the fenced area, however no visible surface signs were noted during the visit. The field was last ploughed in 1974. The farmer recalls no spread of burnt material in the area (other than that associated with the Knoll of Merrigarth). [...] |
July 2000 |
