Cameron, R. (2019). Leuchars Station, Fife - Ground Investigation Monitoring: Data Structure Report. Mott MacDonald. https://doi.org/10.5284/1089396. Cite this using datacite

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Abstract:		 Mott MacDonald were commissioned by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to undertake an archaeological watching brief during Ground Investigation works in advance of proposed redevelopment within the Leuchars Station military base in Fife. The works involved excavation of a series of geotechnical trial pits focussed within the Garden and Designed Landscape (GDL) associated with nearby Earlshall, a Category A Listed Building of mid-16th century date. DIO are proposing to re-purpose the former RAF Leuchars airbase (now known as Leuchars Station) to better suit the requirements of the army. Discussions with the Fife Council Archaeology Officer confirmed the archaeological sensitivity of the site. There is strong evidence for prehistoric activity in the area around Leuchars Station, and in particular the Eden estuary where Mesolithic shell middens have been found. Leuchars has been an airbase and subsequently an army barracks since the early 20th century. As such, the site has survived much of the deep mechanised ploughing that has taken place through modern agricultural development. The absence of deep ploughing means that any archaeological deposits surviving within the limits of Leuchars Station may be well preserved and undamaged. The trial pits excavated at Leuchars Station were limited in scope and failed to reveal any significant archaeological deposits or artefacts. A total of 14 trial pits were monitored across the Earlshall GDL. It is recommended that a programme of archaeological evaluation be completed in advance of any significant works within Leuchars Station where it can be proved that the locations of such works have previously been undisturbed by 20th and 21st century development. However, it is not anticipated further works will be required as part of this project.
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Author:		 Ross Cameron ORCID icon
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Fife Archaeological Unit (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2019
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Site: Leuchars Station, Earlshall GDL
County: Fife
Parish: LEUCHARS
Country: Scotland
Grid Reference: 346137, 721138 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) POLICIES (Monus)
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OBIB: 400620
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Created Date:		 29 Oct 2021