The site may contain remains of a Tudor churchyard, parts of a Roman city wall, and medieval items.
At least five roundhouses and a fenced enclosure have been discovered during a geophysical survey at Crookston.
Burnt bone fragments were discovered during an initial dig of the Adie's Brae settlement at Ericstane, near Moffat.
The shell fired by government troops at Jacobite forces is believed to have landed on boggy ground and its fuse fizzled out.
The remains of two adults, a young child and six babies were found during a dig in 2018.
The bodies are laid to rest near what is believed to be the grave of Ireland's three patron saints.
Nautical Archaeology Society's Sub-Aqua Club is investigating the wreck lying in Langstone Harbour.
Reading Museum to use £80,000 government award to celebrate historic Roman links.
The 36 coins were found inside a pot, hidden under the fireplace of a property linked to a murdered clan chief.
