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Excavation of Neolithic pits, later prehistoric structures and a Roman temporary camp along the line of A96 Kintore and Blackburn Bypass, Aberdeenshire

Trevor G. Cowie · Mike Cressey · Bill Finlayson · Tom C Holden

47 citations0/0 files storedProceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

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Archaeological and Geological Studies Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies Archaeology and ancient environmental studies

Abstract

Investigation prior to the construction of the bypass revealed features relating to various periods of activity. Pits were identified at several locations containing prehistoric pottery, while the northern and western perimeters of a Roman temporary camp were examined. The foundations of an Iron Age timber structure c. ten metres in diameter were excavated. Extensive excavation around the western entrance of the Roman temporary camp located a concentration of features including a spread of pits containing Neolithic pottery and chipped stone, four later prehistoric structures and Roman/Early Historic field ovens. Twenty-five Neolithic to Early Romano-British radiocarbon dates are reported. Includes separately authored reports on:

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