Site Event/Activity record EHG2807 - Trial trenching at proposed new Sainsbury's store, Nairn
Location
| Location | Site of proposed Sainsbury's, land opposite Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 89449 56148 (264m by 210m) |
| Map sheet | NH85NE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Technique(s)
Organisation
CFA Archaeology Ltd
Date
September 2008
Description
Trial trenching took place in connection with a proposed retail development and associated works. Twenty four trial trenches were excavated, amounting to 2500m2 (c.7%). A number of pits and a series of undated linear features thought to be cultivation remains, probably furrows from rig-and-furrow cultivation, were identified. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG23950 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Richardson, P. 10/2008. Sainsbury’s, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn: Archaeological Evaluation. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 16/10/2008. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG3457 Excavation, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn (Ref: SFRN10)
Record last edited
Oct 28 2014 3:33PM