MHG39069 - Occupation Site, Portmahomack
Summary
Site of Pictish barns that may be associated with a Pictish ritual enclosure and road.
Type and Period (1)
- OCCUPATION SITE (CULTURE 300; CULTURE 900; , Pictish - 300 AD to 900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Site of barns within the Pictish religious enclosure - now been demolished, reports of the Pictish road line identified from the excavations nearby visible. Site visit (photos) shows the site disturbed and part water covered.
Report to SMR 30/11/2004 that part of a ring brooch has been recorded by MDU on site and will be passed to National Museum Scotland for Treasure Trove. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9141 8389 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH98SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | TARBAT |
Finds (1)
- BROOCH (Undated)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (0)
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