EHG3695 - Excavation - Fort George, Ardersier

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EXCAVATION

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Kirkdale Archaeology

Date

1990

Description

Small-scale excavations were carried out by Kirkdale Archaeology in 1990 for Historic Scotland near the traverses at the easternmost point of the defences of Fort George. This was to investigate the unfaced masonry at the foot of the traverses and the firing steps of the covered way. <1> No further details.

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<1> SHG25728 Text/Publication/Article: Ewart, G. & Gallagher, D.. 2010. The fortifications of Fort George, Ardersier, near Inverness: archaeological investigations 1990-2005. Post-Medieval Archaeology Vol.44. 105-134. Digital. p.109.

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Location	Fort George
Grid reference	Centred NH 76560 56830 (33m by 32m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH75NE
Operational Area	INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish	ARDERSIER
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

MHG15618 Fort George (Building)

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Nov 27 2014 2:25PM

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