NEW SERIES, VOLUME 19, 2018 DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND A’ LORG AGUS A’ CLADHACH AN ALBAINN NEW SERIES, VOLUME 19 2018 Editor Paula Milburn Archaeology Scotland Archaeology Scotland is a voluntary membership organisation, which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support: • education, both formal and informal, concerning Scotland’s archaeological heritage • promotion of the conservation, management, understanding and enjoyment of, and access to, Scotland’s archaeological heritage • support through the provision of advice, guidance, resources and information related to archaeology in Scotland Our vision Archaeology Scotland is the leading independent charity working to inspire people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland’s archaeological heritage. Our mission …to inspire the discovery, exploration, stewardship and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. Membership of Archaeology Scotland Membership is open to all individuals, local societies and organisations with an interest in Scottish archaeology. Membership benefits and services include access to a network of archaeological information on Scotland and the UK, three newsletters a year, the annual edition of the journal Discovery and excavation in Scotland, and the opportunity to attend Archaeology Scotland’s annual Summer School and the Archaeological Research in Progress conference. Further information and an application form may be obtained from Archaeology Scotland Email [email protected] Website www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk A’ lorg agus a’ cladhach an Albainn The Gaelic translation of Discovery and excavation in Scotland was supplied by Margaret MacIver, Lecturer in Gaelic and Education, and Professor Colm O’Boyle, Emeritus Professor, both at the Celtic, School of Language and Literature, University of Aberdeen. Cover images 1 5 3 2 4 6 7 1) Inchnacardoch Bridge – A laser scan survey of a bridge, part of the 18th-century road network. Copyright: FCS (see page 108) 2) Bede House – Recording the articulation of the yard dyke with later plantation dyke. Copyright: Iain Ralston (see page 19) 3) Clachtoll Broch – Guard cell at Clachtoll Broch, after excavation. Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group (see page 107) 4) Lephin – Fragments of a decorated composite bone comb. Copyright: Argyll Archaeology (see page 44) 5) Crathes Castle Estate – Proud participants of the NTS Crathes Big Dig show off their trench. Copyright: National Trust for Scotland (see page 10) 6) Ury House - South façade Ury House west end; facing NNW. Copyright: Cameron Archaeology (see page 14) Back cover: 7) Tomatin to Boat of Garten – A total of 47 sites from a range of time periods were recorded during this survey, including a military road bridge and post-medieval farmsteads. Copyright: AOC Archaeology Group (see page 103) Price £25 Published, designed and produced by Cathedral Communications Ltd, High Street, Tisbury, Wiltshire, England SP3 6HA © Archaeology Scotland 2019 ISSN 0419-411X 2 A’ LORG AGUS A’ CLADHACH AN ALBAINN CONTENTS EDITORIAL POLICY .................................................................................................................................................................................4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 NOTES FOR CONTRIBUTORS .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTRIBUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 8 HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND ...................................................................................................................................... 209 SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL RADIOCARBON DATES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND, 2017/18 .................................................................................................................. 217 RADIOCARBON DATES FOR GROOVED WARE POTTERY FROM MAINLAND SCOTLAND ARISING FROM THE PROJECT TRACING THE LINES: UNCOVERING GROOVED WARE TRAJECTORIES IN NEOLITHIC SCOTLAND .................................................................................................................................222 RADIOCARBON DATES FOR NEOLITHIC ISLET SITES ON THE ISLE OF LEWIS ........................................................... 226 A SUMMARY ROUND-UP LIST OF SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL HUMAN REMAINS THAT HAVE BEEN SAMPLED/ANALYSED FOR DNA AS OF JANUARY 2019 ................................................................. 227 CURRENT POST-GRADUATE SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN THE UK ................................................ 251 LOCAL AUTHORITY ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORS AND THEIR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY .............................................................................................................................................. 253 LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS ................................................................................................................................................................. 255 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 260 INDEX ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 261 DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND 3 NEW SERIES, VOLUME 19, 2018 THE JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND EDITORIAL POLICY DES aims to provide a rapid, comprehensive summary of all Since the first volume in 1947 Discovery and excavation in archaeological work undertaken in Scotland each year by the Scotland (DES) has played a vitally important role in Scottish end of May in the succeeding year. This imposes a very tight archaeology. Each new issue offers a simple way to keep up timescale on the production process. These considerations to date with current work in the field, and the back issues underlie and constrain the editorial policy reflected in the provide a research tool for anyone seeking information about notes for contributors below. It seeks to balance maximum the archaeology of Scotland. information value and accuracy with speed of production The full run of DES is now available digitally, with the and minimum cost. It is divided into two sections: notes for exception of the most recent two volumes. These are contributors on the format and deadlines for submissions, available in print form to members of Archaeology Scotland. and a section on conventions, arranged in alphabetical order. All volumes from 1947 onwards are available as PDF files. They may be downloaded for research and teaching purposes but must not be resold or made available on any other web ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS site or any other medium with or without charge, unless I am grateful to Jack Stevenson for his support during with the prior written consent of Archaeology Scotland and the production of this volume and in particular his the relevant copyright holders. The digital archive may be assistance with the proof-reading. Special thanks to accessed via a link on the Archaeology Scotland website. Jennifer Shore for undertaking final checks. My thanks DES is not intended as a medium for final publication. It is also go to Gordon Sorensen and Helen Sawyer at Cathedral a reference work, an annual summary of activity in technical Communications Ltd for all their hard work and to Susan form. A fuller account will eventually appear in print Vaughan for compiling the index. The assistance I received elsewhere, and/or further detailed records will be deposited from the people mentioned above undoubtedly immensely with Historic Environment Scotland and in the appropriate improved DES. museum service. It is a condition of Historic Environment Thanks are due to the Stationery Office Ltd Cartographic Scotland funding that entries should be supplied for Centre for the Local Authority map. publication in DES. Archaeology Scotland is in receipt of an award from Archaeology Scotland publishes DES as a service to Historic Environment Scotland. its members and to archaeology generally. It is aimed Archaeology Scotland wishes to acknowledge the at a readership with a specialist interest in archaeology following bodies for generous financial assistance in respect and welcomes contributions from all sectors of the of the reports relating to their particular contributions to this archaeological community. Financial support is received volume: from various bodies for entries relating to their work, and • Forestry Commission Scotland further contributions are received for reports on developer- • Historic Environment Scotland funded projects. Paula Milburn, Archaeology Scotland 4 A’ LORG AGUS A’ CLADHACH AN ALBAINN 1 NOTES FOR CONTRIBUTORS and plans etc) selected for inclusion reflects the space available in the journal. 1.1 Content of DES • Not all illustrations will be included, but the submission The editor will accept appropriate accounts of all forms of of a range of illustrations is helpful. We aim to include a archaeological discoveries. It is preferable to submit entries variety of images and plans, showing