2 10 11 https://glenkensarchive.scot/glenkens_archive/files/original/13/546/GGLP-CYDI-DSR_BarhillWood.pdf df4b95187db18b1d421606d2073d59a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Data Structure Report – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Data Structure Reports Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership Can You Dig It? Community Archaeology Project Data Structure Report Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright by Laura Anderson th issued 28 August 2023 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Quality Assurance This report covers works which have been undertaken in keeping with the issued brief as modified by the agreed programme of works. The report has been prepared in keeping with the guidance of Rathmell Archaeology Limited on the preparation of reports. All works reported on within this document have been undertaken in keeping with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists’ Standards and Policy Statements and Code of Conduct. Signed ……………………………….. Date …..28th August 2023…… In keeping with the procedure of Rathmell Archaeology Limited this document and its findings have been reviewed and agreed by an appropriate colleague: Checked ……………………………….. Date …..28th August 2023…… Copyright Rathmell Archaeology Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this report may be copied or reproduced by any means without prior written permission from Rathmell Archaeology Limited. If you have received this report in error, please destroy all copies in your possession or control. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the commissioning party unless otherwise agreed in writing by Rathmell Archaeology Limited. No liability is accepted by Rathmell Archaeology Limited for any use of this report, other than the purposes for which it was originally prepared and provided. Opinions and information provided in the report are on the basis of Rathmell Archaeology Limited using due skill, care and diligence and no explicit warranty is provided as to their accuracy. No independent verification of any of the documents or information supplied to Rathmell Archaeology Limited has been made. Quality Assurance Data Author(s) Laura Anderson Date of Issue 28th August 2023 Commissioning Body Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership Scheme Event Name Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Event Type Trenches Event Date(s) August 2023 Rathmell Archaeology Code RA18107 Location United Kingdom: Scotland: Dumfries and Galloway NGR NX 68840 50552 Designation(s) None Canmore IDs 365662 Version OASIS Ref Parish ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 2 of 31 1.0 rathmell1-518646 Kirkcudbright RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Contents Introduction .................................................................................. 5 Historical & Archaeological Background ........................................ 5 Project Works ................................................................................ 6 Findings – Trenches....................................................................... 6 Trench 1............................................................................................................ 6 Trench 2............................................................................................................ 7 Trench 3.......................................................................................................... 12 Trench 4.......................................................................................................... 13 Trench 5.......................................................................................................... 13 Findings - Artefacts ..................................................................... 17 Discussion ................................................................................... 17 Conclusion ................................................................................... 19 Acknowledgements ..................................................................... 19 References .................................................................................. 19 Documentary ................................................................................................... 19 Cartographic .................................................................................................... 20 Appendix 1: Discovery & Excavation in Scotland ......................... 21 Appendix 2: Trench Details .......................................................... 23 Trench Summary .............................................................................................. 23 Appendix 3: Registers.................................................................. 24 Context Register............................................................................................... 24 Photographic Register ....................................................................................... 27 Finds Register .................................................................................................. 30 Contact Details ............................................................................ 31 ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 3 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figures Figure 1: Extract from (1805-1815) map “A Collection of Surveys of Scottish Estates of the Earl of Selkirk…” showing the Barhill Wood Site. ................................................................... 6 Figure 2: LiDAR plan showing boundary ditches/banks identified and trenches excavated. ... 8 Figure 3: Plan showing boundary ditches on modern mapping. ............................................. 9 Figure 4a: E facing section of Trench 1 showing topsoil (101), B Horizons (102) and (103), ditch [105] and its fill (104). .................................................................................................. 10 Figure 4b: SE facing section of Trench 2 showing topsoil (201), ditches [205] and [206] and their fills (204) and (208), bank fills (202) and (203) and natural bedrock (207). ................... 10 Figure 5a: NW facing section of Trench 3 showing topsoil (301), subsoils (302) and (303) and lens (304)............................................................................................................................. 11 Figure 5b: NW facing section of Trench 4 showing topsoil (401), subsoil (402) and bedrock (403) as well as the natural feature of an animal burrow or tree bowl. .................................. 11 Figure 6: NW facing section of Trench 5 showing topsoil (501), subsoil (502) and bedrock (503). ................................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 7: Section drawing showing the E facing Section of Trench 1 and the SE Facing Section of Trench 2 as drawn by volunteers. ....................................................................... 14 Figure 8: Section drawing showing the NW facing Section of Trench 3 and the NW Facing Section of Trench 4 as drawn by volunteers. ....................................................................... 15 Figure 9: Section drawing showing the NW facing Section of Trench 5 as drawn by volunteers. ........................................................................................................................... 16 ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 4 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Introduction 1. This Data Structure Report describes works undertaken for the sub-project in Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright carried out as part of the Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership (GGLP) community archaeology project Can You Dig It. This report presents the results from trench works undertaken within an area of features identified by David Devereux through LiDAR imagery and topographic survey; the relict boundaries could relate to a potential ovalshaped enclosure marking the highest area of Barhill Wood (Canmore ID: 365662). 2. The works were carried out by volunteers supported by Rathmell Archaeology staff. The structure of the works was drawn from advice and guidance from officers of GGLP, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and members of local heritage societies. Historical & Archaeological Background 3. A previous Historic Woodland Assessment was carried out in 2019 as part of Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership’s Can You Dig It Project. This Project Design assumes familiarity with this assessment shown below: Mills, C. M. & Quelch, P. (2019) GGLP: CAN YOU DIG IT. Barhill Woods, Kirkcudbright: Historic Woodland Assessment. Dendrochronicle Unpublished Report. 4. For the purposes of this Project Design, however, a brief background will be given for Barhill Wood with a particular focus on the features investigated by the community archaeology project at Barhill Wood. 5. There is evidence that woodland existed at Barhill Wood since the late medieval period after which there was a period in which there was a noted absence of woodland around the 18th century which was redressed by the replanting of trees as parts of larger plantations created by the Earls of Selkirk (Mills & Quelch 2019). These later plantations retained open areas of better-quality land which were kept for agricultural purposes while more unproductive land, often on higher ground such as Barhill Wood, was planted with trees. The open areas at Barhill Wood were also planted at a later date when the wood was taken over by the Forestry Commission (now Forestry and Land Scotland) in 1953. 6. Several potential cultural heritage sites have been identified within Barhill Wood which include quarries and field boundary walls/banks which are associated with Barhill Wood’s use during the creation of the plantations in the 18 th century. As well as this there is also the presence of possibly earlier sites such as a section of an old road which survived within the wood and may have its origins in the late medieval period. 7. Recently historic map evidence (Figure 1) and LiDAR data have become available (courtesy of David Devereux) which indicates that a stretch of the relict boundary which was initially thought to be part of the 18th century plantation creation may be earlier. The LiDAR data (Figure 2) shows this stretch of the boundary, but also the slight traces of ditches that have been noted to the south of the boundary as well as to the north and south sides of the highest part of Barhill. On-site inspection, David Devereux (Figure 3b) could discern traces of one ditch in the north and two in the south. Further inspection of these ditches using the LiDAR data (Figure 2) suggests that they may be an oval-shaped enclosure surmounting Barhill which measures approximately 82m from northeast to southwest and 54m transversely. 8. Prior to on-site works starting, a Project Design was created (McKinstry 2023) and a field visit was undertaken on the 3rd of August 2023 by Claire Williamson and David Devereux. The area was investigated and potential locations for trenches were identified. The area is currently surrounded by woodland with two paths running from NE to SW. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 5 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 1: Extract from (1805-1815) map “A Collection of Surveys of Scottish Estates of the Earl of Selkirk…” showing the Barhill Wood Site. Project Works 9. The archaeological works focused on ground where a number of postulated pre-18th century boundary ditches lay as well as the high ground of Barhill Wood where potential banks and ditches were identified through LiDAR imagery (Figure 3). The works were all located within Barhill Wood (Canmore ID: 365662) straddling the main path that runs through the woodland from NE to SW. Five trenches were excavated and recorded: one to the north of the main path and four straddling a minor path that runs parallel to the main path to the southeast. 10. The on-site works took place over three days from the 7th of August to the 9th of August 2023 and consisted of five hand-excavated trenches. The trenches had varying lengths from 2m to 4m by 0.5m in width (Figure 3). All trenches were hand dug by volunteers and Rathmell Archaeology Staff. 11. All works were carried out using Rathmell Archaeology Ltd standard methods as outlined in the Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) (Anderson 2023). The fieldwork was undertaken in dry and sunny weather. In terms of structure, the core field team of Rathmell Archaeology staff and volunteers were on-site from 10am to 4pm. Findings – Trenches 12. Fieldwork conducted over the three days comprised five hand-dug trenches (Figure 3). Each of these trenches was excavated and recorded by both volunteers and Rathmell Archaeology staff and will be discussed separately. Trench 1 13. Trench 1 was located to the north of the main path running through Barhill Wood. The trench measured 0.5m by 4m and was orientated N to S (Figure 4a). The trench was placed ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 6 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright to investigate the pre-18th-century boundary identified on the estate map of Barhill Wood from 1808-15 (Figure 7). 14. The topsoil within Trench 1 was identified as (101): a loosely compacted dark brown silty sand which contains decomposing woodland debris. The deposit had a ranged thickness of between 60mm and 90mm. 15. Two different B horizon deposits, (102) and (103), were identified within Trench 1 underlying topsoil (101). (102) comprised loosely compacted dark mid brown silty sand with frequent small stone inclusions. The deposit had been disturbed by roots. The deposit had a ranged thickness of between 50mm and 100mm and was deeper in the centre of the trench. 16. The second B horizon deposit identified, (103) comprised moderately compacted mid brown clayey silt with inclusions of infrequent small to medium angular stones. The deposit was identified at a ranged depth of between 110mm and 380mm and had an excavated thickness of between 50mm and 120mm. Fragments of the natural bedrock were identified throughout the deposit as well as areas where the natural bedrock intruded into the context. 17. A linear feature was identified underlying (102) and cut through (103). The feature [105] was orientated from E to W, with a width of 1.55m and a depth of between 130mm and 190mm. The feature had a gradual break of slope, sloping gradual sides and a steep break of slope at its base. The base was irregular in shape and the feature had a single fill (104). 18. The feature’s fill (104) was identified as a loosely compacted mid brown silty sand with inclusions of frequent large angular stones. The deposit had a thickness of between 130mm and 190mm. The deposit was only identified within the feature [105] 19. No archaeological artefacts were recovered from Trench 1. Trench 2 20. Trench 2 was located to the southeast of the main path running through Barhill Wood. The trench measured 0.5m by 3m and was orientated NE to SW (Figure 4b). The trench was placed to investigate the pre-18th-century boundary identified on the estate map of Barhill Wood from 1808-15 (Figure 7). 21. The topsoil within Trench 2 was identified as (201): a friable mid brown sandy silt with small subangular stones and frequent root inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 50mm and 350mm. The deposit was identified across Trench 2, with the densest concentration of roots and mulch at the northeast end of the trench and very frequent small stones to the southwest end of the trench. 22. Underlying (201), a potential bank comprising redeposited fill (202) was identified. (202) consisted of moderately compacted mid brown silty sand with frequent small angular stones and small root inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 50mm and 250mm. The deposit was only identified for a width of 1.05m into the southwest end and continues beyond the trench. 23. Also underlying (201), discrete from the bank, two ditches were identified within Trench 2: [205] and [206]. 24. The uppermost of these was smaller ditch [206] identified at the northeast end of the trench. The linear feature was orientated from E to W and had a width of 1.1m and a depth of 460mm. The feature had a gradual break of slope, gradual sloping sides, a gradual break of slope at its base and a V-shaped base. The feature had a single fill of (208) and was cut into (201). 25. The fill of the feature [206] was identified as a friable mid greyish brown sandy silt (208) with frequent small subangular stones and root inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 50mm and 200mm and was only identified within feature [206]. 26. Feature [206] cut the end of larger ditch [205] which sat to the southwest. Both features [205] and [206] wereorientated from E to W [205]. The feature had a width of 1.2m and a maximum depth of 600mm. The ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 7 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 2: LiDAR plan showing boundary ditches/banks identified and trenches excavated. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 8 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 3: Plan showing boundary ditches on modern mapping. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 9 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 4a: E facing section of Trench 1 showing topsoil (101), B Horizons (102) and (103), ditch [105] and its fill (104). Figure 4b: SE facing section of Trench 2 showing topsoil (201), ditches [205] and [206] and their fills (204) and (208), bank fills (202) and (203) and natural bedrock (207). ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 10 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 5a: NW facing section of Trench 3 showing topsoil (301), subsoils (302) and (303) and lens (304). Figure 5b: NW facing section of Trench 4 showing topsoil (401), subsoil (402) and bedrock (403) as well as the natural feature of an animal burrow or tree bowl. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 11 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 6: NW facing section of Trench 5 showing topsoil (501), subsoil (502) and bedrock (503). feature had a gradual break of slope at top, steep sides to the southwest and a gradual side to the northeast. The break of slope at the base was gradual and the base was slightly concave. 27. The fill of the feature [205] was identified as a moderately compacted mid greyish brown silty sand (204) with frequent inclusions of angular medium stones measuring up to 290mm by 140mm by 120mm. The deposit had a thickness of between 30mm and 500mm. The fill had a loose compaction in the base of the cut. 28. Underlying potential bank (202) and truncated at its northeast end by ditch [205], a stonerich layer (203) was identified. The deposit comprised moderately compacted greyishbrown silty sand with very frequent inclusions of angular medium stones measuring a maximum of 290mm by 140mm by 120mm. The deposit had a thickness of between 10mm and 300mm and a width of 650mm. 29. The natural bedrock of the area was identified at Trench 2 as (207). The deposit comprised natural greyish brown sedimentary rock with orange inclusions and was easily fractured under pressure. The bedrock was identified at a depth of between 100mm to 400mm across the entirety of the trench. 30. No archaeological artefacts were recovered from Trench 2. Trench 3 31. Trench 3 was located to the southeast of the main path running through Barhill Wood. The trench measured 0.5m by 2.9m and was orientated NE to SW (Figure 5a). The trench was placed to investigate LiDAR features also identified by David Devereux on an earlier field survey (Figure 8). 32. The topsoil within Trench 3 was identified as (301): a loosely compacted dark brown silty sand with frequent inclusions of decomposing woodland debris and roots. The deposit had a thickness of between 100mm and 150mm. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 12 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright 33. Underlying (301), a moderately compacted dark brown sandy clay (302) with occasional inclusions of fragmented bedrock was identified. The deposit had a thickness of between 100mm and 200mm. The remains of a metal shotgun cartridge <1> was identified within the deposit. 34. A firmly compacted white greyish brown clay (304) was identified as a lens within deposit (302). The deposit was identified amongst the larger stones identified within (302) yet the deposit itself had no observable inclusions. The deposit was identified at a depth of between 110mm and 380mm and had an excavated thickness of between 50mm and 120mm. 35. Underlying (302), a firmly compacted orange-brown sandy clay (303) with very frequent inclusions of fragmented bedrock was identified. The deposit was identified at a depth of between 160mm and 280mm and the trench stopped at this point. 36. The only archaeological artefact recovered from Trench 3 was a brass and paper metal shotgun cartridge <1> from context (302). No archaeological features were identified within Trench 3. Trench 4 37. Trench 4 was located to the southeast of the main path running through Barhill Wood. The trench measured 0.5m by 3m and was orientated NE to SW (Figure 5b). The trench was placed to investigate a potential ditch that David Devereux had identified just to the southwest of the small hill’s summit (Figure 8), although still on higher ground at this side of Barhill Wood. 38. The topsoil within Trench 4 was identified as (401): a moderately compacted dark brown silty sand with frequent decomposing woodland debris and small subangular stone inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 50mmm and 100mm. 39. Underlying (401), a moderately light to mid orange-brown sandy clay (402) with occasional roots and frequent small stone inclusions was identified. The deposit had a thickness of between 100mm and 300mm. 40. The natural bedrock of the area was identified at the base of Trench 4. The deposit comprised natural greyish brown sedimentary rock (403) with orange inclusions, the bedrock very easily fractured under pressure. The bedrock was identified at a depth of between 150mm and 380mm. The natural bedrock was identified underlying (402) and was identified closer to the surface at the northeast end of the trench. 41. A possible animal burrow or tree bowl was identified in the northwest facing section of the trench. The natural feature was filled with topsoil-like material, with a width of 30mm and a depth of 250mm. The feature cut through (401) and (402). 42. No archaeological artefacts or features were identified within Trench 4. Trench 5 43. Trench 5 was located to the southeast of the main path running through Barhill Wood. The trench measured 0.5m to 1m by 4m and was orientated NE to SW (Figure 6). The trench was placed to investigate features that were identified through LiDAR imagery. An extension of 0.5m by 0.5m to the southeast was conducted to further investigate a dip in the natural bedrock (Figure 9). 44. The topsoil within Trench 5 was identified as (501): a moderately compacted dark brown silty clay with very frequent roots, decomposing woodland debris and small stone inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 70mm and 150mm. 45. Underlying (501), sat a moderately compacted mid orange-brown silty clay (502) with frequent fragmented natural bedrock, small stones, and occasional large tree root inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 70mm and 170mm. 46. The natural bedrock of the area was identified at the base of Trench 5. The deposit comprised natural greyish brown sedimentary rock with orange inclusions, and the bedrock very easily fractured under pressure. The bedrock was identified at a depth of between ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 13 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 7: Section drawing showing the E facing Section of Trench 1 and the SE Facing Section of Trench 2 as drawn by volunteers. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 14 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 8: Section drawing showing the NW facing Section of Trench 3 and the NW Facing Section of Trench 4 as drawn by volunteers. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 15 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Figure 9: Section drawing showing the NW facing Section of Trench 5 as drawn by volunteers. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 16 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright 47. 70mm and 430mm. The natural bedrock was identified underlying (502) and was identified sloping upwards to the northeast from the southwest. 48. No archaeological artefacts or features were identified within Trench 5 Findings - Artefacts 49. A single artefact was recovered from the trench exercises. In Trench 3, the remains of a brass and paper shotgun cartridge <1> was identified within context (302). Shotgun cartridges have been manufactured since 1852 and began with brass cartridges (The Vintage Gun Journal). In the mid-1870s, paper cases became more common and were widely marketed and used alongside brass-case and combination cartridges until the 1930s (The Vintage Gun Journal). 50. There were issues with the earlier paper cases and in 1903, a paper cased ‘Grand Prix’ was launched which became the benchmark for all British shotgun cartridges until the mid1980s (The Vintage Gun Journal). In 1974, a plastic cased shotgun cartridge was offered to the public which quickly dwarfed paper cases in sales (The Vintage Gun Journal). 51. Forestry and Land Scotland (formerly the Forestry Commission) acquired Barhill Wood in 1952 from the Hope Dunbar Family of St Mary’s Isle (Mils & Quelch, 2019, pp.3). The presence of the shotgun cartridge in deposit (302) indicates that the deposit was at one point the previous forest floor with the degradation of vegetation laying atop the cartridge and in essence, burying it. 52. The cartridge can be tentatively dated to between 1870 and 1970 due to the presence of paper and brass on the base. Unfortunately, any information present on the base of the cartridge is not legible and it cannot be further dated. 53. The cartridge can be dated to prior to the change in ownership of Barhill Wood, with the act of hunting likely being limited by Forestry and Land Scotland when they planted the area in the 1950s. However, the act of illegal poaching cannot be ruled out. Therefore, the shotgun cartridge indicates a practice of game hunting pre-1952 or in the mid-20th century within the area. Discussion 54. Over the course of three days, volunteers opened five trenches within Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright. The aim was to investigate the presence of pre-18th century boundaries and LiDAR features identified by David Devereux. 55. The topsoils throughout the assessment area, on either side of the path running through Barhill Wood, were similar in composition. Every deposit appeared predominately covered in decomposing natural vegetation from the trees and bracken covered areas. The deposits (101), (201), (301), (401) and (501) correspond to Barhill Wood’s current use as a woodland area which is naturally filled with trees, bracken and other vegetation. 56. The natural bedrock in the area was identified within Trenches 2, 4 and 5. Greywacke in (207), (403) and (503) was identified at varying depths of between 70mm and 430mm. Trenches 4 and 5 had sloped bedrock, higher in the northeast end before sloping to the southwest. The sloping was first tentatively identified as a possible indication of a gentle ditch; however, this was not distinct and rather corresponds with the natural sloping of the land as the mound on Barhill Wood slopes down towards the southwest. 57. Underlying the topsoil (101) within Trench 1, a natural built-up deposit that comprises decomposing vegetation (102) was identified. This deposit was identified as being once open to the elements that were gradually added to by the surrounding vegetation and trees to create the silty sand deposit that lies under the current topsoil of the area. 58. Within Trench 3, (302) was identified as dark brown sandy clay with occasional inclusions of fragmented bedrock. The presence of a brass and paper shotgun cartridge <1> within the deposit indicates that the subsoil was at one time the previous forest floor. The shotgun cartridge indicates that the area was utilised in game hunting prior to Forestry and Land Scotland taking ownership of the land in 1952. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 17 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright 59. Five natural subsoils were identified throughout the assessment area: (103) (303), (304), (402) and (502). The deposits varied in colouration and compaction with the majority being a variation of clay. The variation in the deposits is explained by their placement in the different areas within the wood, with Trench 1 being to the northeast of the main path in Barhill Wood and in an area of a gentle slope, Trench 3 being on a very slightly sloped area to the northwest of the mound, Trench 4 being near to the highest point of the mound and Trench 5 being on a more defined slope to the southeast of the mound. 60. The lens of (304) within Trench 3 was identified within deposit (303). The white greyish brown colouration of the lens in indicative of waterlogged soil in the area which is expected as the area for Trench 3 was relatively flat and heavily covered in low lying vegetation. 61. Multiple linear features were identified during the excavations: three ditches and one bank. A ditch [105] running from E to W was identified in Trench 1 with a width of 1.55m and a depth of between 130mm and 190mm. The ditch had a single fill (104) and was partly cut into natural subsoil (103). The ditch was identified on the northeast side of the main path that runs through Barhill Wood. As this ditch is not marked on any of the available mapping, including the 1808-1815 estate map, it is very possible that it represents an earlier property boundary or ‘march’ prior to the 18 th century and the consolidation of the land under the Earl of Selkirk’s ownership. The weaving nature of the boundary could also suggest a property line that followed a natural feature like a burn or a ridge within the topography. 62. A bank was identified in the southwest end of Trench 2, comprising two deposits (202) and (203). The lowest deposit (203) appears to be a naturally occurring stone rich layer that was utilised as a base for the bank whereas the upper deposit (202) was identified as a redeposited fill taken from the creation of ditch [205] and employed in the creation of the corresponding bank. A band of angular medium stones measuring up to 290mm by 140mm by 120mm was identified within deposit (203), potentially representing a ‘berm’ created for the bank to limit tumble from the bank to the ditch. 63. The bank is partly covered by topsoil (201) and utilises the natural slope of the landscape using a higher ridge to create a bank to the southwest of the two ditches identified within Trench 2. 64. Two ditches were identified within Trench 2: [205] and [206]. Ditch [205] was identified partly truncated by [206] which indicates that [205] was the earlier cut with [206] being a later addition or recut of the ditch. The ditch [205] was identified with a width of 1.2m and a depth of 600mm. The fill of the ditch, (204), had frequent inclusions of angular medium stones of a similar size to the stones identified within deposit (203); this similarity may represent tumble of the potential ‘edge’ of the bank into the ditch. The fill of the cut (204) had a loose compaction at the base of the cut, indicating that the ditch naturally refilled rather than through deliberate backfilling. 65. The recut of the original ditch, [206], had a width of 1.1m and a depth of 460mm. The fill was (208) which contained frequent small subangular stone inclusions and was similar to the topsoil (201) covering the trench. The recut ditch was identified further to the northeast of the bank and its northeast edge was cut into the top of the underlying bedrock layer. 66. This re-cutting of an earlier ditch represents the continued use of the land. The original bank and ditch enclosure could represent a continuation of the earlier boundary marked by ditch [105] in Trench 1, created before the 18th-century plantation in the area. The recut ditch could be an 18th-century adaption by the Earls of Selkirk of an earlier feature, although it also does not appear as a boundary on the 1808-1815 estate map. 67. It is also possible that the earlier ditch and associated bank could suggest a possible larger bank and ditch enclosure surrounding the mound in Barhill Wood. This placement surrounding the highest point within Barhill Wood could suggest prehistoric activity, though a lack of archaeological material within the ditches hinders their dating. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 18 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Conclusion 68. The trenching exercises undertaken in Barhill Wood investigated a number of archaeological features which could contribute to our understanding of the use of the area. The ditches inform us of pre-18th century boundaries and a potential earlier enclosure atop the highest point within Barhill Wood. The two ditches within Trench 2 show a continued use of the land with the recutting of a ditch, potentially for land demarcation or in the creation of an enclosure. 69. The sole archaeological find identified within the exercise was identified as a modern shotgun cartridge which shows the changing nature of the woodland from an area where hunting was permitted to the present use of the land as a Forestry and Land Scotland property. The works also allowed volunteers to further their knowledge of the history of these important sites, and gain experience in the different techniques involved during an archaeological investigation. Acknowledgements 70. This project is part of a wider Community Archaeology project, ‘Can You Dig It’, run by the Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership Scheme from February 2019 to August 2023. See www.gallowayglens.org.uk/Resources for their published outputs. The community archaeology project was offered free to volunteers thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland. 71. The land is owned by Forestry and Land Scotland who kindly allowed us access and gave support for the works, with specific thanks going to Lyndy Renwick and Matt Ritchie. Guidance was also given by Dumfries and Galloway Council Archaeology Service and members of local heritage societies. Special thanks goes to David Devereux who suggested the site, shared his time and expertise and worked with Rathmell Archaeology Ltd in plotting the trench locations. 72. The author would like to thank all the hardworking volunteers who took part in the excavation: Jennifer Roberts, John Allison, Pete Machell, Cath Monk, Joan Sutherland, Alasdair Philips, Hayden Lamburn, Geoffrey Monk, Lorraine Clay, Wendy Milliken, Janet Quinn, Abbey Bradbury, Michaela Bradbury, John Brewer, Emma Hair, Nickie Newsum and Alastair and Thomas Ansbro. 73. The support and guidance provided by Rathmell Archaeology staff member Claire Williamson on site was much appreciated by everyone involved. Further thanks should go to Thomas Rees for his guidance throughout the initial organisation of the project. Final thanks goes to Claire Williamson and Liam McKinstry for editing this report. References Documentary Anderson, L. 2023 Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership, Can You Dig It? Community Archaeology Project (Phase 3), Risk Assessment Method Statement, Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright, unpublished commercial report by Rathmell Archaeology Ltd McKinstry, L. 2023 Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership, Can You Dig It? Community Archaeology Project, Project Design, 1.2.e. Woods (Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright), unpublished commercial report by Rathmell Archaeology Ltd Mils, C M & Quelch, P. 2019 Barhill Woods, Kirkcudbright: Historic Woodland Assessment, published pamphlet for ‘Can You Dig It?’ Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership The Vintage Gun Journal 2023 ‘Cartridges then & Now: Development from 1851 to 2019’. In The Vintage Gun Journal Issue 50 [online] available at: https://www.vintageguns.co.uk/magazine/cartridges-then-and-now [Accessed 24th August 2023] ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 19 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Cartographic 1805-1815 Unknown Artist A Collection of Surveys of Scottish Estates of the Earl of Selkirk: The Farm Consisting of Kirkland Drumcroy, Auchenfloor, Cannee, Barhill and Silvercraigs (formerly Nuntons). ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 20 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Appendix 1: Discovery & Excavation in Scotland LOCAL AUTHORITY: Dumfries & Galloway PROJECT TITLE/SITE NAME: Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright PROJECT CODE: RA18107 PARISH: Kirkcudbright NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR: Laura Anderson NAME OF ORGANISATION: Rathmell Archaeology Limited TYPE(S) OF PROJECT: Trenching NMRS NO(S): SITE/MONUMENT TYPE(S): Woodland (Canmore ID:365662) SIGNIFICANT FINDS: None NGR (2 letters, 8 or 10 figures) NX 68840 50552 START DATE (this season) 7th August 2023 END DATE (this season) 9th August 2023 PREVIOUS WORK (incl. DES ref.) None MAIN (NARRATIVE) DESCRIPTION: (may include information from other fields) The trenching exercises undertaken in Barhill Wood investigated a number of archaeological features which could contribute to our understanding of the use of the area. The ditches inform us of pre-18th century boundaries and a potential earlier enclosure atop the highest point within Barhill Wood. The two ditches within Trench 2 show a continued use of the land with the recutting of a ditch, potentially for land demarcation or in the creation of an enclosure. The sole archaeological find identified within the exercise was identified as a modern shotgun cartridge which shows the changing nature of the woodland from an area where hunting was permitted to the present use of the land as a Forestry and Land Scotland property. The works also allowed volunteers to further their knowledge of the history of these important sites, and gain experience in the different techniques involved during an archaeological investigation. PROPOSED FUTURE WORK: None CAPTION(S) FOR ILLUSTRS: None SPONSOR OR FUNDING BODY: The Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership Scheme (part of Dumfries & Galloway Council), externally funded by Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund ADDRESS OF MAIN CONTRIBUTOR: Unit 8 Ashgrove Workshops, Kilwinning, Ayrshire KA13 6PU EMAIL: contact@rathmell-arch.co.uk ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 21 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright ARCHIVE LOCATION (intended/deposited) Report to Dumfries & Galloway Archaeology Service and archive to National Record of the Historic Environment. ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 22 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Appendix 2: Trench Details Within this appendix, a standardised set of data pertaining to the evaluation trenches is presented. All measurement distances quoted along the trench are measured based on the quoted orientation of the trench. Trench Summary Trench Orientation Size Topsoil Depth Subsoil Character Modern/ Agricultural Features Significant Features Artefacts 1 N-S 0.5m by 3m 60 to 90mm Mid brown clayey silt with inclusions of infrequent small to medium angular stones (103) None Ditch [105] None 2 NE-SW 0.5m by 3m 50 to 350mm Mid brown silty sand with frequent small angular stones and small root inclusions (202) None [205] Ditch None [206] Narrow ditch Greyish brown silty sand with very frequent inclusions of angular medium stones measuring under 290mm by 140mm with a thickness of 120mm. (203) 3 NE-SW 0.5m by 2.9m 100 to 150mm Orange-brown sandy clay with very frequent inclusions of fragmented bedrock. (303) None None <1> - Brass and paper shotgun cartridge (302) 4 NE-SW 0.5m by 3m 50 to 100mm Light to mid orange-brown sandy clay with occasional roots and frequent small stone inclusions. (402) None None None 5 NE-SW 0.5m by 4m 70 to 150mm Mid orange-brown silty clay with frequent fragmented natural bedrock, small stones, and occasional large tree root inclusion. (502) None None None ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 23 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Appendix 3: Registers Appendix 3, which contains all registers pertaining to the works on site during the excavation. Context Register Context No. Area Trench Type Description Interpretation 101 1 Deposit Loosely compacted dark brown silty sand which contains decomposing woodland debris. The deposit had a ranged thickness of between 60mm to 90mm. The deposit was found across Trench 1 and overlay (102). Topsoil predominately covered in decomposing natural vegetation. 102 1 Deposit Loosely compacted dark mid brown silty sand with frequent small stones (<1cm) inclusions. The deposit had been disturbed by roots. The deposit had a ranged thickness of between 50mm to 100mm and was deeper in the centre of the trench. The deposit was only identified within Trench 1 and was identified underlying (101) and underlying (103). Naturally occurring subsoil, greatly disturbed by natural roots. 103 1 Deposit Moderately compacted mid brown clayey silt with inclusions of infrequent small to medium angular stones. The deposit was identified at a ranged depth of between 110mm and 380mm and had an excavated thickness of between 50mm to 120mm. Fragments of the natural bedrock was identified throughout the deposit as well as areas where the natural bedrock intruded into the context. The deposit underlay (102) and (104) and was not fully excavated. Naturally occurring subsoil. 104 1 Deposit Loosely compacted mid brown silty sand with inclusions of frequent large angular stones. The deposit had a thickness of between 130mm and 190mm.The deposit was identified as the fill of the linear feature [105]. The deposit underlay (102) and overlay (103). Fill of ditch [105] 105 1 Cut Linear feature orientated from E to W identified in section. The feature had a width of 1.55m and a depth between 130mm and 190mm. The feature had a gradual break of slope, sloping gradual sides and a steep break of slope at the base. The base was irregular in shape. The feature had a single fill (104) and was cut into the (103). The feature was identified underlying (102). Cut of Ditch ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 24 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright 201 2 Deposit Friable mid brown sandy silt with small subangular stones and frequent root inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 50mm and 350mm.The deposit was identified across trench 2, with the densest concentration of roots and much in the NE end of the trench and very frequent small stones to the SW end of the trench. The deposit overlay (202) to (207). The deposit was identified as the single fill of feature [206]. Topsoil predominately covered in decomposing natural vegetation. 202 2 Deposit Moderately compacted mid brown silty sand with frequent small angular stones and small root inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 50mm to 250mm. The deposit was only identified the final quarter of the trench to the SW end. The deposited was identified underlying (201) and (203) and was overlying (204). Redeposited fill to create a corresponding bank. 203 2 Deposit Moderately compacted greyish-brown silty sand with very frequent inclusions of angular medium stones measuring under 290mm by 140mm with a thickness of 120mm. The deposit had a thickness of between 10mm and 300mm. The deposit was only identified overlying (202) in the SW end of the trench. Stone rich layer on a bank, potentially used to give structure to the bank. 204 2 Fill Moderately compacted mid greyish brown silty sand with frequent inclusions of angular medium stones measuring under 290mm by 140mm with a thickness of 120mm. The deposit had a thickness of between 30mm to 500mm. The deposit was the fill of ditch [205] and underlay (201) and overlay (207). The fill had a loose compaction in the base of the cut. Fill of ditch [205] 205 2 Cut Linear feature orientated from E to W identified in section. The feature had a width of 1.2m and a depth of 600mm. The feature had a gradual break of slope at top, steep sides to the SW and a gradual side to the NE. The break of slope at the base was gradual and the base was slightly concave. The feature had a single fill (204) and was cut into deposit (201). The feature was identified partly underlying feature [206] at its NE end. Cut of ditch 206 2 Cut Linear feature orientated from E to W identified in section. The feature had a width of 1.1m and a depth of 460mm. The feature had a gradual break of slope, gradual sides, a gradual break of slope at base and a V-shaped base. The feature had a single fill of (208) and was cut into (201). The feature was identified partly overlying feature [205] at its SW end. Cut of smaller ditch 207 2 Deposit Natural greyish brown sedimentary rock with orange inclusions, the Natural bedrock, greywacke ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 25 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright bedrock very easily fractured under pressure. The bedrock was identified at a depth of between 100mm to 260mm and had an excavated thickness of between 380mm to 400mm.The natural bedrock was identified underlying (201), (202), (204) and underlay features [205] and [206]. 208 Deposit Friable mid greyish brown sandy silt with frequent small subangular stones and root inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 50mm and 200mm.The deposit was identified within feature [206]. The deposit underlay (201) and overlay (207). Fill of smaller ditch [206] 301 3 Deposit Loosely compacted dark brown silty sand with frequent inclusions of decomposing woodland debris and roots. The deposit had a thickness of between 100mm to 150mm and was identified throughout Trench 3. The deposit overlay (302) and (304). Topsoil predominately covered in decomposing natural vegetation. 302 3 Deposit Moderately compacted dark brown sandy clay with occasional inclusions of fragmented bedrock. The deposit had a thickness of between 100mm to 200mm. The deposit underlay (301) and overlay (303). A metal shotgun cartridge <1> was identified within the deposit. The deposit was only identified within Trench 3. Disturbed subsoil. Potentially the previous forest floor. 303 3 Deposit Firmly compacted orange-brown sandy clay with very frequent inclusions of fragmented bedrock. The deposit was identified at a depth of between 160mm to 280mm and was not fully excavated. The deposit was identified underlying (302) and (304) and was only identified within Trench 3. Naturally occurring subsoil. 304 3 Deposit Firmly compacted white greyish brown clay with no observable inclusions. The deposit was identified at a depth of between 50mm to 80mm and had an excavated thickness of between 30mm to 100mm. The deposit was identified within (302) and overlay (303). The deposit was identified only in Trench 3. Naturally occurring subsoil 401 4 Deposit Moderately compacted dark brown silty sand with frequent decomposing woodland debris and small subangular stone inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 50mmm to 100mm. The deposit overlay (402) and was only identified within Trench 4. Topsoil predominately covered in decomposing natural vegetation 402 4 Deposit Moderately light to mid orange-brown sandy clay with occasional roots and frequent small stone inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 100mm to 300mm. The deposit was only identified within Trench 4. The deposit underlay (401) and overlay Naturally occurring subsoil ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 26 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright (403). 403 4 Deposit Natural greyish brown sedimentary rock with orange inclusions, the bedrock very easily fractured under pressure. The bedrock was identified at a depth of between 150mm to 380mm.The natural bedrock was identified underlying (402) and was identified at closer to the surface at the NE end of the trench. The bedrock was similar to the natural bedrock identified within Trenches 2 and 5. Natural bedrock, greywacke 501 5 Deposit Moderately compacted dark brown silty clay with very frequent roots, decomposing woodland debris and small stone inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 70mm to 150mm. The deposit overlay (502) and was only identified within Trench 5. Topsoil predominately covered in decomposing natural vegetation 502 5 Deposit Moderately compacted mid orange-brown silty clay with frequent fragmented natural bedrock, small stones, and occasional large tree root inclusions. The deposit had a thickness of between 70mm to 170mm. The deposit was identified underlying (501) and overlay (503). The deposit was only identified within Trench 5. Naturally occurring subsoil 503 5 Deposit Natural greyish brown sedimentary rock with orange inclusions, the bedrock very easily fractured under pressure. The bedrock was identified at a depth of between 70mm to 430mm.The natural bedrock was identified underlying (502) and was identified sloping upwards to the NE from the SW. The bedrock was similar to the natural bedrock identified within Trenches 2 and 4. Natural bedrock, greywacke Photographic Register Image Digital Description From Date 1 3295 Working shot of Trench1 W 07/08/2023 2 3296 Working shot of Trench 4 N 07/08/2023 3 3297 Working shot of Trench 4 NNE 07/08/2023 4 3298 Working shot of Trench 3 NW 07/08/2023 5 3299 Working shot of Trench 2 NE 07/08/2023 6 3300 Post-excavation shot of Trench 2 NE 08/08/2023 ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 27 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Image Digital Description From Date 7 3301 Post-excavation shot of Trench 2 NE 08/08/2023 8 3302 Post-excavation shot of Trench 2 – Oblique E 08/08/2023 9 3303 Post-excavation shot of Trench 2 – Oblique NNE 08/08/2023 10 3304 Post-excavation shot of Trench 2 – SE Facing Section SE 08/08/2023 11 3305 Post-excavation shot of Trench 2 – Oblique E 08/08/2023 12 3306 Post-excavation shot of Trench 2 – Oblique SW 08/08/2023 13 3307 Post-excavation shot of Trench 2 – Oblique SW 08/08/2023 14 3308 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 N 09/08/2023 15 3309 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 S 09/08/2023 16 3310 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 – W Facing Section NW 09/08/2023 17 3311 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 – W Facing Section – N end W 09/08/2023 18 3312 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 – W Facing Section – Centre W 09/08/2023 19 3313 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 – W Facing Section – S end W 09/08/2023 20 3314 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 – E Facing Section E 09/08/2023 21 3315 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 – E Facing Section – S end E 09/08/2023 22 3316 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 – E Facing Section – Centre E 09/08/2023 23 3317 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 – E Facing Section – N end E 09/08/2023 24 3318 Post-excavation shot of Trench 1 NE 09/08/2023 25 3319 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 S 09/08/2023 26 3320 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 SW 09/08/2023 27 3321 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 NE 09/08/2023 28 3322 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 – SE Facing Section – SW end SE 09/08/2023 ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 28 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Image Digital Description From Date 29 3323 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 – SE Facing Section – Centre SE 09/08/2023 30 3324 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 – SE Facing Section – NE end SE 09/08/2023 31 3325 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 – NW Facing Section N 09/08/2023 32 3326 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 – NW Facing Section – NE end NW 09/08/2023 33 3327 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 – NW Facing Section – Centre NW 09/08/2023 34 3328 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 – NW Facing Section – SW end NW 09/08/2023 35 3329 Post-excavation shot of Trench 5 WSW 09/08/2023 36 3330 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 NE 09/08/2023 37 3331 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 SW 09/08/2023 38 3332 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 – NW Facing Section N 09/08/2023 39 3333 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 – NW Facing Section – NE end NW 09/08/2023 40 3334 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 – NW Facing Section – SW end NW 09/08/2023 41 3335 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 – SE Facing Section SSE 09/08/2023 42 3336 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 – SE Facing Section – NE end SE 09/08/2023 43 3337 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 – SE Facing Section – SW end SE 09/08/2023 44 3338 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 NE 09/08/2023 45 3339 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 ENE 09/08/2023 46 3340 Post-excavation shot of Trench 3 ENE 09/08/2023 47 3341 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 NE 09/08/2023 48 3342 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 SW 09/08/2023 49 3343 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 – NW Facing Section NW 09/08/2023 50 3344 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 – NW Facing Section – SW end NW 09/08/2023 ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 29 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Image Digital Description From Date 51 3345 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 – NW Facing Section – NE end NW 09/08/2023 52 3346 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 – SE Facing Section SE 09/08/2023 53 3347 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 – SE Facing Section – SW end SE 09/08/2023 54 3348 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 – SE Facing Section – NE end SE 09/08/2023 55 3349 Post-excavation shot of Trench 4 NW 09/08/2023 56 3350 Trench 1 after backfilling S 09/08/2023 57 3351 Trench 1 after backfilling E 09/08/2023 58 3352 Trench 5 after backfilling NW 09/08/2023 59 3353 Trench 4 after backfilling SW 09/08/2023 60 3354 Trench 3 after backfilling SSE 09/08/2023 61 3355 Trench 2 after backfilling NE 09/08/2023 62 3356 Trench 2 after backfilling NW 09/08/2023 Finds Register Find No. Test Pit Context Material Type Description Excavator Date 1 Trench 3 (302) Metal 1 x Brass and paper Cartridge Casing AB/MB/LC 08/08/2023 ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 30 of 31 RA18107 Galloway Glens LP, Can You Dig It? – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Contact Details Rathmell Archaeology can be contacted at our Registered Office or through the web: Rathmell Archaeology Ltd Unit 8 Ashgrove Workshops Kilwinning Ayrshire KA13 6PU www.rathmell-arch.co.uk t.: f.: e.: 01294 542848 01294 542849 contact@rathmell-arch.co.uk End of Document ©2023 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd, Page 31 of 31  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Data Structure Report – Barhill Wood, Kirkcudbright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GGLP_86 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource GGLP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource GCAT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023 Description An account of the resource Surveys and test pitting works undertaken as part of the community archaeology project “Can You Dig It?”. archaeology GGLP