Archaeological Evaluation

Date 4 July 2012 - 5 July 2012

Event ID 935360

Category Recording

Type Archaeological Evaluation

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/935360

A programme of archaeological works was required on the Scheduled

Monument (SM) of Nine Stone Rig (Scheduled 1987, Index No.4423),

south of Garvald, East Lothian which had recently been accidentally

disturbed during the course of groundworks. This disturbance included

the displacement of a stone. This programme of archaeological works

was requested by Historic Scotland to restore the SM to its original

condition prior to the recent disturbance and to assess the extent and

significance of the damage caused to the monument by the

unauthorised groundworks.

The archaeological works focussed on a single evaluation trench, over

the area of disturbance, through the central area of the monument. The

trench measured 2.8 m by 2.5 m in plan, and was up to 0.25 m in depth.

The trench was excavated through 0.25 m of redeposited material

comprising peat and turf.

The evaluation revealed that the monument was built into natural

gravel. The trench found the central area of the stone circle to be sterile

of any features. Nearby the probable socket of the displaced stone was

located and the stone re-placed.

Neither previously unknown features nor artefacts were identified.

Information from Oasis (aocarcha1-130226) 25 February 2013