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The remains of a substantial building, with associated paved and cobbled floors, were uncovered during an evaluation at Alastrean Quarry prior to proposed expansion. Archaeological features were found in three trenches, along with fragments of clay pipe bowls, iron nails and slag. Areas of burning were evident directly above the structural features which may indicate that the buildings were deliberately destroyed. The structures may represent the remains of a manor, as there are references to a manor having stood 'near Kincraigie' which lies just to the south.(See NJ40SE0051). A watching brief carried out in November 2012 during topsoil stripping for an extension of the quarry to the west recorded two pits, the larger of which was very similar to the hearth feature excavated in 2000 and contained large pieces of iron working waste and slag. It appears probable that the building is related to the iron working on the site. Subsequent radiocarbon dating of one of the pits dates it to the Early Medieval period and suggests that if the building is contempory, then this is a very rare survival from this period.
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Historic Environment Records (HER)