Moray HER - NJ46SE0002 - DAVIE'S CASTLE

Main Details

Primary Reference	NJ46SE0002
Name	DAVIE'S CASTLE
NRHE Card No.	NJ46SE2
NRHE Numlink	17421
HES SM No.	11042
HES LB No.	NULL
Site Form	Earthwork
Site Condition	Incomplete
Details	Remains of a castle or fort, known as Davie's Castle, situated in a strong naturally defensive position. It comprises the remains of a fortified enclosure measuring circa 30m by 50m and occupies the greater part of a steep-sided hillock. The fosse is well-preserved, 5m wide by 1.5m deep, and comprises of a strong ditch with upcast forming a slight bank on its outer edge. No entrance visible. In 2006 a topographic survey was undertaken using a plane table and automatic level. Drawings were made of the boundary bank and ditch at separate points and the whole hilltop surveyed.
Last Update	19/08/2022
Updated By	cpalmer

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Date of Compilation

Google Map for NJ46SE0002

National Grid Reference: NJ 4981 6434

Event Details

Excavations and Surveys

Date M	Date Y	Type	Duration	Director / Organisation	Auspices	Fund	Extent
	2006			D. IRVING

Artefact and Ecofact

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Palynology
Ecofact Notes

Monument Types

Monument Type 1	Monument Type 2	Monument Type 3	Order	Probability
FORTS		REMAINS OF	A	100
CASTLES		SITE OF	B	90
DITCHES	DEFENSIVE		C	100