EHG5088 - Trial Trenching - Land at Stratton, East Seafield, Inverness

An archaeological evaluation and survey were carried out by AOC Archaeology Group in 2017 in advance of Phase 1a of the mixed development at Stratton, East Seafield, Inverness. The evaluation was required in order to inform developers of the potential for archaeology that could be encountered during development work. Fieldwork was carried out between 20th February and 3rd March 2017. In total, eight archaeological features were recorded, consisting of two pit groups, an isolated pit and a linear feature. One pit group in the north corner of the Phase 1a area may represent the badly truncated remains of post-holes forming a structure. The second pit group consists of three possible fire-pits, which may be of prehistoric origin. The isolated pit was a well-built cut, but of unknown function. The linear feature was interpreted as the remains of a probable field drain, of which there were many recorded across the site. <1> A level 1 historic building recording survey was also conducted in March 2017 of the disused farm buildings at Cairnlaw and Stratton (see EHG5480)