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Leuchars, Pitlethie Road
Boundary(S) (Period Unassigned), Pit (Period Unassigned), Post Hole(S) (Period Unassigned), Roundhouse(S) (Prehistoric), Polished Axehead (Stone), Unidentified Pottery (Prehistoric)
Site Name Leuchars, Pitlethie Road
Classification Boundary(S) (Period Unassigned), Pit (Period Unassigned), Post Hole(S) (Period Unassigned), Roundhouse(S) (Prehistoric), Polished Axehead (Stone), Unidentified Pottery (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 273545
Site Number NO42SE 89
NGR NO 4596 2174
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/273545
- Council Fife
- Parish Leuchars
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
Prehistoric and medieval activity (AOC Archaeology)
NO 4596 2174 A geophysical survey and archaeological evaluation were undertaken between January and April 2004 due to the presence of a large number of cropmarks in the immediate vicinity of a proposed housing development. The evaluation identified a significant suite of archaeological features. The subsequent excavation revealed an early prehistoric pit and associated post-holes, from which a polished stone axe was
recovered. The excavation also uncovered nine roundhouses, a large pit, six pairs of post-holes, five medieval pits and medieval rectilinear boundaries. Prehistoric pottery was also found.
Archive to be deposited in the NMRS.
Sponsor: Bett Homes.
Martin Cook 2004
