Site Event/Activity record EHG2870 - Watching brief during test pitting - proposed Cawdor Estate Development
Location
| Location | Land east and south of Cawdor Primary School, Cawdor |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 84381 50209 (379m by 440m) |
| Map sheet | NH85SW |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Alba Archaeology Ltd
Date
Sept 2008
Description
A watching brief was undertaken during geological test pitting within two areas of proposed development. This followed a desk based assessment which identified potential for prehistoric and later archaeological remains. Sixteen test pits were dug using a JCB, measuring on average 4m in length and 1.5m in width. Two potential archaeological features were observed in test pits 12 and 14, in the field south of the new primary school. In Test pit 12, a north south orientated potential boundary ditch was observed. In Test pit 14, an oval pit with a charcoal rich fill was discovered and investigated. The pit is possibly prehistoric in date. No further archaeological features were observed in the remaining test pits. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24072 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Gillis, R. 10/2008. Development Site, Cawdor, Highland: Watching Brief. Alba Archaeology Ltd. 04/02/2009. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG53269 Cawdor (Monument)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG2984 Desk-based assessment - land north of Cawdor
Record last edited
Apr 26 2016 2:14PM