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Corbie Heugh, Greenlaw
Findspot (19th Century), Coin(S) (Roman), Unidentified Pottery (Roman)
Site Name Corbie Heugh, Greenlaw
Classification Findspot (19th Century), Coin(S) (Roman), Unidentified Pottery (Roman)
Canmore ID 57282
Site Number NT64NE 13
NGR NT 695 469
NGR Description NT c. 695 469
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/57282
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Greenlaw
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT64NE 13 c.695 469.
About 1828, some Roman coins and pottery were found at Corbie Heugh quarry (NT 695 469) by the Fraters and John Pennie, masons in Greenlaw. They were claimed by Sir William Purves of Marchmont.
R Gibson 1905.
Metal Detector Survey (February 2013)
NT 695 499 A metal detector survey was carried out in February 2013 on land NW of Greenlaw and S of Greenlaw Dean in advance of planting by Seed and Co. The area is in the vicinity of a findspot of Roman coins and pottery (NT64NE 13) and S of the location of the Corbie Heugh Coin Hoard (NT64NE 10). All finds located were modern in date.
Archive: RCAHMS (intended). Report: Scottish Borders HER
Funder: Seed and Co
Graeme Carruthers, CFA Archaeology Ltd, 2013
(Source: DES) OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-144099
Sbc Note
Visibility: Not applicable. Site of an unprovenanced find.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
