MHG54157 - Medieval and post medieval ditches, Sutherland Road, Dornoch
Summary
A number of ditches recorded during archaeological evaluation; one contained possible medieval pottery.
Type and Period (1)
- DITCH (Medieval to 21st Century - 1058 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A number of ditches were noted in Trench 13, during evaluation at Dornoch. One trench contained a sherd of olive green glazed, possibly medieval, pottery. Two other ditches contained modern material. <1>
The exact position of these ditches could not be determined from the sources. Their approximate location is represented on the GIS, as estimated from the textual description given. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25011 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Garry, N. 12/2008. Proposed Housing Development off Sutherland Road, Dornoch: Results of a Desk-based Assessment and Archaeological Evaluation. Alba Archaeology. Digital (scanned as PDF). Trench 13.
- <2> SHG24799 Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7915 8936 (44m by 34m) Approximate extent. Based on textual description given in source - approx |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH78NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
Finds (1)
- SHERD (Medieval - 1058 AD? to 1559 AD?)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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