Excavation

Date 21 July 2010 - 23 July 2010

Event ID 634132

Category Recording

Type Excavation

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NO 508 165 A series of test pits were excavated 21–23 July 2010 in the grounds of the school in advance of geotechnical site investigations. The remains of a sandstone cobbled surface was discovered in one pit, sealed by topsoil and ash and set on made ground. The surface is likely to be the remains of a former path/track leading from the main town wall entrance to St Catherine’s House. Its lack of depth suggests that it is fairly recent in date. The soil profiles revealed in the test pits indicate that the area to the S of St Catherine’s

House has been extensively built up and landscaped. Traces of the original ground surface were revealed to the E of the investigation area. No other archaeological remains were discovered.

Archive: Fife Council SMR and RCAHMS

Funder: Thomson Bethune

Stuart Mitchell – CFA Archaeology Ltd