Monument record 1914 - Kirkidale (East)

NF82NW 4 800 265

Excavation of an 18th-century and 19th-century structure was completed in June 1993. The results of the excavation suggest that the structure was part of a farmstead in the lower part of Kirkidale. The eastern end of the structure was paved with Stuley slate. Two quern stones were set into the floor. They appear not to be in situ. A small drain ran from the western end of the structure and exited about mid-way along the northern wall. The structure may be one of two buildings shown on the 1801 Bold map of the area. After abandonment the building was used as a temporary shelter. This is shown by several hearths above the abandonment layers. Several post holes, one c50cm in diameter and 30cm deep, were found cut into the bedrock below the structure and demonstrate some earlier activity on this site. The date of these features is unknown as no associated artefacts were found.
Sponsor: Historic Scotland
J Moreland 1993

J Moreland, 1993a, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 113 (Bibliographic reference). SWE28582.

Mike Parker Pearson (Ed.), 2012, From Machair To Mountains. (Monograph). SWE41416.