Doune, Moray Place, Moray Public Park, Motley Mortar Mounting
Spigot Mortar Mounting (20th Century)
Site Name Doune, Moray Place, Moray Public Park, Motley Mortar Mounting
Classification Spigot Mortar Mounting (20th Century)
Canmore ID 295542
Site Number NN70SW 200
NGR NN 72952 01736
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/295542
- Council Stirling
- Parish Kilmadock
- Former Region Central
- Former District Stirling
- Former County Perthshire
NN70SW 200 72952 01736
Situated at the N boundary of Moray Park, immediately S of the abandoned railway is the remains of a spigot mrtar mounting. On the date of visit by the Council Archaeologist only the pin was visible.
Information via E-mail to RCAHMs from Ms Lorna Main, Archaeology Service, Environmental Services, Stirling Council, 31 July 2008.
The remains of a Motley (spigot mortar) mounting for a Boyce anti tank gun are situated immediately behind a large deciduous tree on the N side of Moray Park, between the dismantled railway boundary and the playing area. The location of the concrete emplacement was confirmed by tape using the fence line to the E and the S fence line of the railway.
Only the framework of the top section of the mounting is visible above ground level. The diameter of the framework measures 69cm, the base plate 30cm and the pin height above the plate is 10cm with the diameter at 5cm. These measurements appear to match those of other mortar mountings.
Though the surrounding ground was investigated, it is not known whether the pit has been filled in or if the remains have been moved.
This installation forms one of four in the Doune area.
Visited by RCAHMS (DE), 14 August 2008
Reference (31 July 2008)
Situated at the N boundary of Moray Park, immediately S of the abandoned railway is the remains of a spigot mrtar mounting. On the date of visit by the Council Archaeologist only the pin was visible.
Information via E-mail to RCAHMs from Ms Lorna Main, Archaeology Service, Environmental Services, Stirling Council, 31 July 2008.
Desk Based Assessment (1 May 2011 - 30 May 2011)
A cultural heritage appraisal for four different areas on the outskirts of the village of Doune.
Information from OASIS ID: cfaarcha1-422264 (H Tweedie) 2011