House Field, Moorpark
Cist (Period Unassigned)
Site Name House Field, Moorpark
Classification Cist (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 60042
Site Number NT95NW 15
NGR NT 9195 5763
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/60042
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Foulden
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT95NW 15 9195 5763.
(NT 9195 5763) Cist found AD 1914 (NAT).
OS 6"map, (1957).
A cist was excavated by Kinghorn in House Field, Moorpark Farm in 1914, after it's stones had impeded the plough.
It contained only forced earth. A fair amount of charcoal was found about 18" from the surface.
R Kinghorn 1924.
Listed.
RCAHMS 1980.
Sbc Note (21 March 2016)
Visibility: This was the site of an archaeological monument, which may no longer be visible.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
Previously also listed under duplicate site NT96SW 510 -CANCELLED. HES (LCK) 11.6.2024
