Archaeological Evaluation

Date 16 February 2007

Event ID 556849

Category Recording

Type Archaeological Evaluation

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NX 958 751 A programme of archaeological investigative works was undertaken on 16 February 2007 in respect of the proposed development on land at Pearmont House, Dumfries. The evaluation comprised four trenches covering approximately 5% of the development area. The site lies close to or within the site of a cursus monument (DG6082; NX 97NE85) noted on aerial photographs of the area. No sign of the cursus was found within the evaluation area. All four trenches exhibited a fairly common stratigraphic sequence with a mid to light brown fine silty/sand topsoil up to 300mm deep, overlying a distinct homogenous orange/brown silty/sand with frequent sub angular stones throughout, extending in depth beyond 1.2m. No significant archaeological features were identified.

Report deposited with Dumfries and Galloway Archaeology Service and archive with RCAHMS.

Funder: Ian Watson.