Archaeological Evaluation

Date 13 September 2011 - 14 September 2011

Event ID 933611

Category Recording

Type Archaeological Evaluation

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/933611

As part of a project to renew lightening conductors at Castle Fraser, small trenches for seven of the conductors were archaeologically excavated around the perimeter of the building. Two to the E of the castle revealed garden earth and planting holes associated with the former 17th century Privy Garden and a 19th century flower border. Two to the S side of the castle revealed stone-built drains, possibly of late 18th century date. The final three trenches in the courtyard revealed details of buildings of 19th century date.

Reports: Aberdeenshire Council SMR, the National Trust for Scotland and RCAHMS

Funder: The National Trust for Scotland

Murray Archaeological Services Ltd 2011

Information also reported in Oasis (mas1-113828) 23 January 2012