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Trawbrownhill Plantation

Quarry (Period Unknown)(Possible)

Site Name Trawbrownhill Plantation

Classification Quarry (Period Unknown)(Possible)

Canmore ID 359934

Site Number NT54NW 262

NGR NT 50214 48508

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/359934

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Scottish Borders, The
  • Parish Lauder
  • Former Region Borders
  • Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
  • Former County Berwickshire

Activities

Project (13 September 2012 - 18 September 2012)

A programme of archaeological work was undertaken in advance of the development of a proposed wind farm. The desk-based assessment identified 41 possible sites within the boundaries of the proposed development, with a further 23 new sites being recorded during the walkover survey. The majority of sites identified comprised very large stone cairns concentrated across one area of the site. These were visible in aerial photographs and were generally located on hillsides. The size and frequency of these cairns is unusual and their function is unclear. It is possible they are related to quarrying.

Information from R. Cameron and T. Romankiewicz – Addyman Archaeology.

(Source: DES)

OASIS ID: addymana1-168516

Field Visit

Large depression of irregular shape in woodland, with clear cairns of small to medium angular boulders. Does not have the appearance of field clearance. Possible clay pit.

Dimensions: Measures 20m by 9m. Depth of c.1.5m.

Information from R. Cameron, R. and T. Romankiewicz – Addyman Archaeology.

OASIS ID: addymana1-168516

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