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NEW SERIES, VOLUME 9, 2008 DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND A’ LORG AGUS A’ CLADHACH AN ALBAINN NEW SERIES, VOLUME 9 2008 Editor Paula Milburn Archaeology Scotland 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: t education, both formal and informal, concerning Scotland’s archaeological heritage t promotion of the conservation, management, understanding and enjoyment of, and access to, Scotland’s archaeological heritage t support through the provision of advice, guidance, resources and information related to archaeology in Scotland. Our vision Archaeology Scotland is a key centre of knowledge and expertise for Scottish archaeology, providing support and education for those interested and involved in archaeology, and promoting Scotland’s archaeological heritage for the benefit of all. 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, four 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 & Education, and Professor Colm O’Boyle, Emeritus Professor, both at the Celtic, School of Language and Literature, University of Aberdeen. Cover images Middle Bronze Age dirk from River Tay at Perth (Copyright Perth Museum & Art Gallery) Students of Glasgow University survey Muckersie Chapel (Photo: The Strathearn Environs and Royal Forteviot Project - SERF) Cults Loch Promontory during excavation (Photo: AOC Archaeology Group) Excavating the eroding midden pit at Port Ban, Iona (Copyright The National Trust for Scotland) Caerlaverock Castle, gargoyle (Photo: Mary Márkus) View of a section of the Flodden Wall (Courtesy of John Lawson, CECAS) Back cover: The opening ceremony at Cruester Burnt Mound in August 2008 (Copyright Tom Dawson) Price £25 Published, designed and produced by Cathedral Communications Limited, High Street, Tisbury, Wiltshire, England SP3 6HA ©Archaeology Scotland 2009 ISSN 0419-411X 2 CONTENTS Editorial policy .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Notes for contributors ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Map of local authority areas .................................................................................................................................... 8 Archaeological contributions .................................................................................................................................. 9 Adopt-a-Monument ............................................................................................................................................... 188 RCAHMS report ........................................................................................................................................................ 189 Radiocarbon dates arranged through National Museums Scotland during 2007/8 ......................201 Allocations of Treasure Trove cases 2008 ....................................................................................................... 206 Current post-graduate Scottish archaeological research in the UK ..................................................... 209 Local authority archaeological advisors and their areas of responsibility .........................................211 List of contributors ................................................................................................................................................. 213 List of abbreviations ............................................................................................................................................... 218 Index ............................................................................................................................................................................ 219 3 NEW SERIES, VOLUME 9, 2008 Editorial policy archaeological work undertaken in Scotland each year by the Since the first volume in 1947 Discovery and excavation in end of May in the succeeding year. This imposes a very tight Scotland (DES) has played a vitally important role in Scottish timescale on the production process. These considerations archaeology. Each new issue offers a simple way to keep up underlie and constrain the editorial policy reflected in the to date with current work in the field, and the back issues notes for contributors below. It seeks to balance maximum provide a research tool for anyone seeking information about information value and accuracy with speed of production the archaeology of Scotland. and minimum cost. It is divided into two sections: notes for The full run of DES is now available digitally, with contributors on the format and deadlines for submissions, the exception of the most recent five volumes. These are and a section on conventions, arranged in alphabetical available in print form to members of Archaeology Scotland. 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 Acknowledgements other website or any other medium with or without charge, Archaeology Scotland would like to thank Ellen McAdam for unless with the prior written consent of Archaeology the invaluable contribution that she made to DES in her role Scotland and the relevant copyright holders. The digital of Honorary Editor during 2007 and 2008. archive may be accessed via a link on the Archaeology I am very grateful to Ellen McAdam for her continuing Scotland website. advice and support during the production of this volume. DES is not intended as a medium for final publication. It is Thank you in particular for your assistance with the proof- a reference work, an annual summary of activity in technical reading and for suggesting changes which undoubtedly form. A fuller account will eventually appear in print improved it immensely. elsewhere, and/or further detailed records will be deposited Thank you to Jennifer Shore for assistance with final with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical checks. Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS: formerly referred to Thanks are due to the Stationery Office Ltd Cartographic as NMRS) and in the appropriate museum service. It is a Centre for the Local Authority map. condition of Historic Scotland funding that entries should be Archaeology Scotland is in receipt of an award from the supplied for publication in DES. Historic Scotland Heritage Grants Programme. Archaeology Scotland publishes DES as a service to Archaeology Scotland wishes to acknowledge the its members and to archaeology generally. It is aimed at following bodies for generous financial assistance in respect a readership with a specialist interest in archaeology and of the reports relating to their particular contributions to this welcomes contributions from all sectors of the archaeological volume: community. Its production represents a significant percentage t Historic Scotland of Archaeology Scotland’s annual income. Financial support t Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical is received from various bodies for entries relating to their Monuments of Scotland work, and further contributions are received for reports on t The Crown Office (Treasure roveT Advisory Panel). developer-funded projects. DES aims to provide a rapid, comprehensive summary of all Paula Milburn, Archaeology Scotland 4 1 Notes for contributors (www.rcahms.gov.uk). t Contributors should ensure they have copyright clearance 1.1 Content of DES for images not their own before submission. The editor will accept appropriate accounts of all forms of t The editor will apply the standards and conventions of archaeological discoveries. It is preferable to submit entries these notes, as indicated in the sample entry below. in the year of discovery, but contributions may also be t The editor reserves the right to shorten contributions. submitted at a later date. They may cover: Because survey observations can be replicated, these t Assessment (desk-based assessments should only be are subject to heavier editing than excavation reports, submitted if undertaken as part of additional work) which are records of unrepeatable work. Negative reports t Evaluation (where no archaeology was found) should be as short as t Watching brief possible. t Excavation t Badly written, very long or controversial contributions t Geophysical or other field survey may be returned to the contributor for revision. t Fieldwalking t Contributors will not receive proofs