MHG51631 - Prehistoric pits, Lochardil Burn, Inverness
Summary
Sixteen truncated pits, likely to be prehistoric, discovered during a monitored topsoil strip.
Type and Period (2)
- PIT CLUSTER (Neolithic to Early Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 1 AD?)
- PIT (Neolithic to Early Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 1 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Sixteen features were identified during a monitored topsoil strip of a proposed development area in July 2007. The main cluster of fifteen pits was located towards the west end of the site, with a further pit at the east end. The pits were irregularly shaped, the largest being 1.26m across, and the majority contained a single fill. Most of the pits contained small amounts of charcoal and some that contained larger amounts, along with heat-fractured stones, are interpreted as possible fire pits. Five probable stone tools were also recovered, four of which came from the same pit in association with heat-fractured stones. They have pitted and worn surfaces and are thought to be hammerstones, whetstones, rubbing or grinding stones. <1>
The excavation assemblage from Headland's 2007 work was submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 84/12) and allocated to Inverness Museum. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23309 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Murray, R. 10/2007. Lochardil Burn Flow Control and Infiltration Basin: Monitored Topsoil Strip - Data Structure Report. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 15/10/2007. Digital.
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 84/12.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 66425 41809 (153m by 34m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64SE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (1)
- TOOL? (Neolithic to Early Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 1 AD?)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/296070 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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