MHG52927 - Infilled palaeochannel - Balvonie Braes, Milton of Leys

Summary

An infilled palaeochannel identified during a watching brief.

Type and Period (1)

  • PALAEOCHANNEL (Unknown date)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

An infilled palaeochannel was recorded during a watching brief by S Farrell in 2009 at Balvonie Braes in advance of a proposed development site. The feature varied in width from 1.5m to 2m and was infilled with a stony deposit. This probably took place as part of agricultural improvements. A large number of modern field drains were also recorded. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 70060 42391 (48m by 28m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH74SW
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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