EHG5553 - Trial trenching - Earl's Cross, Dornoch
Technique(s)
Organisation
AOC Archaeology Group
Date
Oct 2018
Description
An archaeological evaluation was carried out by AOC Archaeology Group in 2018 at Earl’s Cross, Dornoch, in advance of the construction of 12 houses and installation of associated infrastructure. Fifteen trenches were excavated across the development site, sampling an area totalling 957m² of the total 14873m². The possible base of a boundary dyke was uncovered. It is recommended that a watching brief be carried out in this area. No further archaeological features or finds were recorded. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SHG28795 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fraser, L. & Peteranna, M.. 2018. Erection of 12 Detached Houses, Earl’s Cross House, Dornoch: Archaeological Evaluation and Photographic Survey Data Structure Report. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. [Mapped features: #10876 ; #10877 Trenches, ]
Location
| Location | Earl's Cross, Dornoch |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8032 9025 (150m by 138m) |
| Map sheet | NH89SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2021 2:20PM