Lassodie
Cottage(S) (19th Century)
Site Name Lassodie
Classification Cottage(S) (19th Century)
Canmore ID 79270
Site Number NT19SW 30.02
NGR NT 1150 9254
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/79270
- Council Fife
- Parish Beath
- Former Region Fife
- Former District Dunfermline
- Former County Fife
An archaeological desk-based assessment followed by a field inspection were undertaken to evaluate the archaeological potential of the area of a proposed opencast mine. The results of this work suggest that the area has significant archaeological potential. A large part of the area includes a complex of sites relating to the recent mining heritage of the area. The following site was identified within the study area:
NT 1150 9254 Miners' cottages (NT19SW 30.02).
A report has been produced; a copy will be deposited with the NMRS.
Sponsor: Scottish Coal.
M Cressey 1996
Field Visit (3 September 1992)
NT19SW 30.02 1150 9254
The foundations of three rows of cottages, depicted on the 2nd edition of the OS 25-inch map (Fifeshire, 1896, sheet xxxiv.6), lie to the W of Pit No.6 (NT 1140 9252 to NT 1160 9256). The cottages have been terraced into the slope, with the gardens of the more westerly row still visible to the S.
(Cleish91 141)
Visited by RCAHMS (SPH) 3 September 1992.
