Site Event/Activity record EHG2727 - Archaeological evaluation at Morangie Road, Tain

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Location Morangie Road, Tain
Grid reference Centred NH 77213 82546 (222m by 423m) (Mastermap)
Map sheet NH78SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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CFA Archaeology Ltd

Date

January 2008

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An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by CFA Archaeology Ltd in January 2008 to the west of Morangie Hotel, Tain, in advance of a housing development. Twenty three trial trenches were excavated, amounting to 2225m2 (c.5%). A complex series of field drains and number of undated linear features thought to be open drains or furrows from rig-and-furrow cultivation were identified. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Richardson, P. 2008. Morangie Road, Tain: Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Evaluation. CFA Archaeology Ltd. Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • TAIN, MORANGIE ROAD (Monument)

Record last edited

Oct 28 2014 2:59PM

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