MHG56269 - Prehistoric flint scatter - Torbreck Farm, Inverness

Summary

A scatter of flint was identified during fieldwalking at Torbreck Farm in 1998-99 by students of the University of Aberdeen.

Type and Period (1)

FLINT SCATTER (Mesolithic to Late Bronze Age - 8000 BC? to 551 BC?)

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A scatter of flint was identified during fieldwalking in a field at Torbreck Farm in 1998-99 by students of the University of Aberdeen, led by J Kenworthy. A single small button-scraper was recovered. It was planned to expand the survey area. <1>

There are no further details for this site and it was not reported in DES.

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG20875 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Kenworthy, J.. 1999. Report on an archaeological watching-brief during soil removal at a new house site at Torbreck farm, Inverness: Dec 1998 - Feb 1999. Cannich Archaeological Services. 12/03/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF).

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Grid reference	Centred NH 6529 4122 (14m by 15m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH64SE
Civil Parish	INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Fieldwalking - Torbreck Farm, Inverness (EHG2977)

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