MHG26712 - Low mounds - Ladystone Farm, Kirkhill

Summary

Low mounds of indefinite shape and distribution and a ditch at Ladystone Farm

Type and Period (2)

  • MOUND (Unknown date)
  • DITCH (Unknown date)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The Inverness Field Club, led by Donald Coghill, surveyed a number of sites in the Aird area between 1987 and 1989. Wood east of Ladystone Farm. This site is 150 yards down from the furthest east gate of the furthest east field of Ladystone Farm and in a fir wood. A cluster of approximately 6 low mounds of indefinite shape and distribution and overlooking marshy ground. A ditch 12 yards long and 4 feet wide is adjacent on the up side. This site appears to be multi period. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on survey map co-ordinates. (T. Blackie 5/12/22)

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 6279 4440 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH64SW
Civil Parish KIRKHILL
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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