Field Visit

Date 5 November 2013 - 21 November 2013

Event ID 991716

Category Recording

Type Field Visit

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/991716

This project consisted of a topographical survey of Castle Knowe Fort located at NGR NT 3020 3727, to the south of Peebles in the Scottish Borders. The site comprises the remains of two massive collapsed stone walls which enclose the summit of Castle Knowe and associated annexes. These were robbed to create sheepfolds in more recent times. The site became a scheduled monument (SM2954) in 1970 and was rescheduled with an amended area in 2001. A detailed archaeological measured survey was undertaken at the site in November 2013. These works were undertaken on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland by Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd. The site, situated within Cardrona Forest which is part of the Forests of the Scottish Borders, is currently managed by Forestry Commission Scotland. The purpose of the survey was to provide an enhanced baseline record of the upstanding remains at the site, and to inform future conversation and management of the monument. Results from this assessment recorded the nature and extent of earthworks as well as the wider landscape context of the upstanding archaeological remains.

Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd. (L. Baker & E. O'Flaherty) OASIS ID: rubiconh1-188214