EHG1643 - Excavation - Slackbuie (Phase 2), Inverness

Technique(s)

Organisation

SUAT Ltd

Date

Mar-Apr 2007

Description

An excavation, subsequent to topsoil stripping, part of a programme of works at Slackbuie, was undertaken by SUAT in 2007. Two areas were excavated. In Area A a large mid to late Bronze Age dwelling and other structures were recorded. In Area B a number of scattered pits were recorded, too sparse to be indicative of a structure. Evidence of industrial process was also recovered. <1>

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Map

Location

Location Slackbuie
Grid reference Centred NH 67341 41985 (405m by 156m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH64SE
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Possible prehistoric industrial site, Slackbuie (Monument)
  • Prehistoric settlement, Slackbuie (Monument)

Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Evaluation - Lower Slackbuie, Inverness (Ref: ESI06)

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Record last edited

May 4 2020 5:03PM

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