EHG5665 - Trial trenching - new equine facilities, Easter Moniack, Kirkhill

A trial trenching evaluation was carried out by AOC Archaeology Group on land 155m northwest of Easter Moniack Farm Cottage, Kirkhill, in advance of the formation of stables, reception, outdoor manège, indoor riding school and associated facilities. The evaluation was required due to the presence of significant archaeological sites within the surrounding fields of the development site. Eleven trenches were excavated across the site, sampling a totalling area of 1100m² amounting to 10.28% of the total development area. No features of archaeological significance were identified during the evaluation. No further archaeological work is recommended. <1>