Site type DYKE, RIG AND FURROW
Canmore ID 290675
Site Number NJ80NE 194
NGR NJ 894 086
Council ABERDEEN, CITY OF
Parish ABERDEEN
Former Region GRAMPIAN
Former District CITY OF ABERDEEN
Former County ABERDEENSHIRE

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Archaeological Notes

NJ80NE 194 894 086

NJ 894 086 An archaeological evaluation was carried out, between 13th April and 19th April 2007, prior to the construction of the new Marchburn primary school on a green field site.
Improvement dykes - The foundations of the original S dyke of the field, was excavated in Trench 9. The standing N and W dykes were also recorded. These are in fair condition and are good examples of estate dyke building.
Drainage - An extensive field under-drainage system was revealed, consisting of drainage cuts running N-S across the site.
Possible cultivation - A small number of wider cuts were also observed.
Stone holes - A number of small irregular and fairly shallow holes with topsoil fill are likely to be stone removal holes.
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H K and J C Murray, 2007.

NJ 8958 0841 An archaeological evaluation was undertaken prior to the development of a new school site. Traces of pre-Improvement rig and furrow were observed and a complex system of land improvement drainage was recorded.
H K and J C Murray (Murray Archaeological Services) 19 April 2007. Oasis ID: mas1-27806.