MHG17920 - Medieval Occupation Site - 17 & 19 High Street, Inverness
Summary
Medieval occupation layers overlying a sand deposit possible left by Mesolithic tsunami event.
Type and Period (2)
- OCCUPATION SITE (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
- NATURAL FEATURE (Mesolithic - 8000 BC to 4001 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Observations of contractor's excavations for new shop foundations located up to 1.15m of archaeological deposit above natural sand. Medieval occupation represented by clay floors and pits was recovered overlying a clean yellow sand which sealed an old ground surface. This sand may represent a water-borne tsunami deposit of mesolithic date. This deposit was previously recognised at excavations in Castle Street, Inverness in 1979. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6670 4525 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64NE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/82863 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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