MHG54223 - Enclosure - Milton of Leys
Summary
An enclosure, recorded during walkover survey, is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map.
Type and Period (2)
- ENCLOSURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUILDING (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This site, discovered during the walkover survey by GUARD in 1999 as part of a proposed housing development, is positioned at the north-east corner of the development area at the edge of arable land. It is a square, banked enclosure with sides 27 m in length. The banks are approximately 2 m wide and stand to a height of between 0.3 and 0.7 m above the external land surface. The area within the enclosure is undulating and generally lower than the outside. A low mound 3 m (east/west) by 10 m (north/ south) lies in the centre of the enclosure. The site is covered by grass except where there is a concentration of large stones along the inside edge of the southern wall. <1>
This site appears on the first edition Ordnance Survey map, associated with one L-shaped building and a rectangular one. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG20887 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Duncan, J. S.. 1999. Milton of Leys: An archaeological evaluation on behalf of Tulloch Homes. Glasgow University (GUARD). 16/04/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site IV.
- <2> SHG23755 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1873-6. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Inverness-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 69536 42629 (35m by 37m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64SE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (3)
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