Site Event/Activity record EHG2857 - Trial trenching north west of Fortanach House, Shandwick
Location
| Location | Land north west of Fortanach House, Shandwick |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 85625 74647 (59m by 51m) (Approximate) |
| Map sheet | NH87SE |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Catherine Dagg
Date
November 2008
Description
Seven trial trenches were opened on the site of a new house adjacent to the location of a cist burial unearthed during ditching in 1945. The area of trenching comprised 25% of the total site area. No further cist burials were uncovered, possible plough marks and a cut feature being the only archaeological features identified. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24054 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 01/2009. Land NW of Fortanach House, Shandwick, Easter Ross: Archaeological Trial Trenching. Unaffiliated. 21/01/2009. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG51528 Possible plough marks and cut feature north west of Fortanach House, Shandwick (Monument)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG3115 Watching brief north west of Fortanach House, Shandwick
Record last edited
Oct 28 2014 3:48PM