MHG54026 - Roughly dressed sandstone slab, Portmahomack

Summary

A roughly dressed sandstone slab found during monitoring of works as part of water mains renewal.

Type and Period (1)

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A roughly dressed sandstone slab, found placed horizontally in the interstice between 0.5m (approx) of loose sandy loam and a compacted stratum of 0.3m of dark brown loam. The stone does not appear to be carved or otherwise decorated Found in a test pit during monitoring of water mains replacement at Portmahomack. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference NH 8833 7917 (point)
Map sheet NH87NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish TARBAT

Finds (1)

  • ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Undated)

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