Archaeology Notes

Event ID 762924

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/762924

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In April 1996, in advance of the construction of a house extension to the west gable of 13 Old Castle cottages by Mr and Mrs Allan, an archaeological examination was undertaken of the area excavated for the extension, by Dr Hilary Murray, due to the proximity of Slains Castle. Three features were revealed: a section relating to the construction of the ruined cottage; a midden on the north side of the ruined cottage; and a wall crossing the north-west corner of the extension foundation area. The wall is interpreted as having been part of the minor auxiliary buildings relating to the castle.

NMRS MS/881/1

NK 0525 3004 - An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the groundworks for an extension to No 19, Old Castle, which is situated beside the ruins of the 15th-century tower of Old Slains Castle. There are documentary references to an earlier castle of 13th-14th century date. No archaeological features were evident but 38 sherds of medieval pottery were found in disturbed soil.

Sponsor: Professor M J Rogers

J C Murray 2007

NK 0525 3004 A watching brief was carried out from 19-21 June 2007 during the installation of an underground electric

cable to service 19 Old Castle. The trenches were 200m W of the last surviving ruins of the 15th-century Old Slains Castle and near the line of a possible rampart. No clear archaeological features or finds were evident although the presence of some stone rubble and earth may indicate an attempt to consolidate the top of the steep slope near the possible rampart.

Reports deposited with Aberdeenshire SMR, Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.

Funder: SSE Power Distribution.

J C Murray 2007.