Kilsyth, Cavalry Park
No Class (Event) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Kilsyth, Cavalry Park
Classification No Class (Event) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 273911
Site Number NS77NW 157
NGR NS 72750 78250
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/273911
- Council North Lanarkshire
- Parish Kilsyth (North Lanarkshire)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cumbernauld And Kilsyth
- Former County Stirlingshire
NS77NW 157 72750 78250
Desk-based assessment, walkover survey, metal detecting and trial trenching were conducted between January and April 2004 on a proposed development site.
A number of features of potential archaeological significance were identified through the desk-based assessment. These related to relatively recent industrial extraction practices, and to possible burial sites associated with the Battle of Kilsyth (1645).
A total of 32 trenches were opened, representing approximately 5% of the available and accessible land within the site. No features or deposits associated with the Battle of Kilsyth or industrial extraction practices were encountered. Finds include post-medieval pottery,
Report lodged with WoSAS SMR and the NMRS.
Sponsor: George Wimpey West Scotland Ltd.
K Seretis and T Hunter 2004.
Watching Brief (7 May 2011 - 19 June 2012)
Watching brief by GUARD Archaeology Limited at Cavalry Park, Kilsyth (NS 727 782).
Funder: Taylor Wimpey
GUARD Archaeology Limited
