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Craibstone
Rig And Furrow (Period Unassigned), Structure (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Site Name Craibstone
Classification Rig And Furrow (Period Unassigned), Structure (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route
Canmore ID 351959
Site Number NJ81SE 209
NGR NJ 87062 11334
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/351959
- Council Aberdeen, City Of
- Parish Newhills
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District City Of Aberdeen
- Former County Aberdeenshire
Watching Brief (5 January 2015 - 24 February 2015)
NJ 87062 11334 A watching brief took place, 5 January – 24 February 2015, during the topsoil stripping for a gas main replacement associated with the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. One circular posthole structure was identified and retained in situ. NW/SE running rig and furrow was identified
over large areas on the E of the site.
Archive: National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE)
Funder: Rayden Engineering
Alison Cameron - Cameron Archaeology
(Source: DES, Volume 16)
