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

Map

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> 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)

  • Cultivation remains south of Forres Road, Nairn (Monument)
  • Pits and other features south of Forres Road, Nairn (Monument)
  • Possible road or trackway, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn (Monument)
  • Prehistoric pits, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn (Monument)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Excavation, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn (Ref: SFRN10)

Record last edited

Oct 28 2014 3:33PM

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