Aberdeen, 104 College Street
Clay Pit(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Aberdeen, 104 College Street
Classification Clay Pit(S) (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Clayhills
Canmore ID 267674
Site Number NJ90NW 2613
NGR NJ 9410 0555
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/267674
- Council Aberdeen, City Of
- Parish Aberdeen
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District City Of Aberdeen
- Former County Aberdeenshire
Excavation
NJ90NW 2613 c.940 057
NJ 940 057 A small assessment in the Clayhills area revealed deposits of clay but no features of medieval date. From archaeological evidence it is clear that pottery and tiles were manufactured in Aberdeen from at least the 13th century. No actual production centre has so far been identified within the burgh, but the name 'clayhills' is recorded from at least the later 14th century.
Sponsor: Grampian Housing Association.
A Cameron 2003.