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Isle Of May, Kettle Hill
Pottery Scatter (Medieval), Settlement (Medieval)(Possible)
Site Name Isle Of May, Kettle Hill
Classification Pottery Scatter (Medieval), Settlement (Medieval)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) May Island; Kirkhaven Harbour
Canmore ID 81631
Site Number NT69NE 11
NGR NT 658 991
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/81631
- Council Fife
- Parish Anstruther Wester
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
NT69NE 11 658 991
Possible medieval settlement on Kettle Hill to NW of Kirkhaven Harbour. Limited investigation took place on the site of one of the medieval pottery scatters recorded by the University of Bradford team in 1992 (NT69NE 9). More medieval pottery was recovered, and traces of mortared structures were observed.
H James and P Yeoman 1993.
A trench was opened on Kettle Hill overlooking the harbour where there was a low oval-shaped mound. The spoil from numerous rabbit burrows had produced midden and medieval pottery. Bedrock was found at a depth of 0.30m. More medieval pottery, mortar and midden was found within the loose topsoil, but no structures of features were seen. This suggests that any structure which once stood here had been completely destroyed. Sponsors: Fife Regional Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, North East Fife District Council, Historic Scotland, The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, The Russell Trust, The Hunter Archaeological Trust and Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd.
H James and P Yeoman 1994.
