EHG4873 - Watching Brief - Arrie, North Kessock

Technique(s)

Organisation

Highland Archaeology Services Ltd

Date

Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

Description

An archaeological watching brief was undertaken following a walkover survey and trial trenching (EHG4576) in order to identify and record archaeological features within the development area of a new house. 19 features were found, of which 13 are considered to be archaeological. These include a field drain, 5 pits, 6 post-holes and a shallow ditch. One saddle quern was recovered but no other artefacts. All features were excavated by hand and recorded. <1>

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Location

Location Land 250m SW of The Arrie Cottage, North Kessock
Grid reference Centred NH 6795 5134 (82m by 64m)
Map sheet NH65SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish KNOCKBAIN

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Record last edited

Jan 15 2018 11:08AM

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