EHG4592 - Excavation - Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Technique(s)
Organisation
Field Archaeology Specialists Ltd (FAS)
Date
June-July 2010
Description
Continued excavations were carried out by Field Archaeology Specialists (FAS) at Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in June-July 2010. These involved excavation around the south entrance and revealed the continuation of features encountered in 2009. The excavation of the area immediately within the south entrance allowed the definition of middens relating to the occupation of the of the castle by Cromwellian troops. The middens partially overlay a slate floor and these deposits were left in situ. Rubble collapse deposits overlay this horizon. Fragments of stone, window glass and lead cames were recovered from the collapse deposits. <1>
The formal report on Intervention 31 was included in a DSR produced by FAS in 2020. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26817 Text/Publication/Article: Field Archaeology Specialists. 2011. Castle Sinclair Girnigoe: Excavation. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland (2010). 105. Paper (Original).
- <2>XY SHG29400 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Spall, C. & Clark, J.. 2020. Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Wick, Caithness: Data Structure Report. Field Archaeology Specialists Ltd (FAS). Digital. [Mapped features: #2351 ; #13191 Excavated area, ]
Location
| Location | Castle Sinclair Girnigoe |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3783 5491 (13m by 23m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | ND35SE |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG417 Castle Sinclair Girnigoe (Monument)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
May 2 2023 4:51PM