EHG2857 - Trial trenching north west of Fortanach House, Shandwick

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Organisation

Catherine Dagg

Date

November 2008

Description

Seven trial trenches were opened on the site of a new house adjacent to the location of a cist burial unearthed during ditching in 1945. The area of trenching comprised 25% of the total site area. No further cist burials were uncovered, possible plough marks and a cut feature being the only archaeological features identified. <1>

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Location

Location Land north west of Fortanach House, Shandwick
Grid reference Centred NH 85625 74647 (59m by 51m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH87SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Possible plough marks and cut feature north west of Fortanach House, Shandwick (Monument)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Watching brief north west of Fortanach House, Shandwick

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Record last edited

Oct 28 2014 3:48PM

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