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Davyshiel medieval and post-medieval settlement and field system (Otterburn)

Earthworks and ruins at Davyshiel are all that remains of a medieval and post-medieval settlement. The ruins include a post-medieval farmstead and a wall over a metre thick, which is thought to be the remains of a bastle. Earthworks nearby include stone-faced stock enclosure banks, a bell pit and features which may be the remains of post-medieval corn-drying kilns. These later features are surrounded by medieval ridge and furrow.
N8241
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY, Otterburn Training Area 1995; Lancaster University Archaeological Unit
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY, Otterburn Training Area 1995; GSB Prospection
TRIAL TRENCH, Otterburn Training Area, 2002-2005 2005; Archaeological Services Durham University
WATCHING BRIEF, Otterburn Training Area, 2002-2005 2005; Archaeological Services Durham University
EXCAVATION, Otterburn Training Area, 2002-2005 2005; Archaeological Services Durham University


Source of Reference
Local History of Otterburn

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