MHG56047 - Four-post structures - Culduthel, Inverness

Summary

The remains of several four-post structures were exposed during excavation by Headland Archaeology in 2005 at Culduthel, Inverness.

Type and Period (1)

  • POST BUILT STRUCTURE (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The remains of several four-post structures were exposed during excavation by Headland Archaeology in 2005 at Culduthel, Inverness. Structures 1, 23, 27 and 28 were found in different parts of the site. Two, 23 and 27, were close to hut circles (see MHG49950). One of the postholes in Structure 1 contained sherds of prehistoric pottery from two vessels. <1>

Further analysis and final dating of the finds assemblage and general site are awaited.

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 6632 4138 (84m by 206m) (8 map features)
Map sheet NH64SE
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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