Site Event/Activity record EHG2892 - Pre-determination Archaeological Evaluation at Abersky, Torness, Inverness-shire
Location
| Location | Absersky, Torness |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5790 2730 (56m by 119m) |
| Map sheet | NH52NE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Civil Parish | DORES |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Highland Archaeology Services Ltd
Date
May 2006
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Description
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Highland Archaeology Services in May 2006 at Abersky, Torness, in response to a request by the planning authority for information to assist them in deciding a planning application for the construction of two houses. Desk-based background research was followed by trial trenching. Six trial trenches were opened by back-acting mechanical excavator to provide a 10% sample. Most of the site was free of any archaeological interest. A group of apparent postholes was found but this lacked any pattern or dating evidence. Some of the features may have been prehistoric, especially as there is a strong presence of prehistoric archaeology documented in the surrounding hills, but no conclusive evidence could be found to support this. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24900 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M and Wood, J. 09/2006. Pre-determination Archaeological Evaluation: Abersky, Torness, Inverness-shire. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 22/07/2010. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG53743 Scattered prehistoric settlement features, Abersky, Torrness (Monument)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG3569 Watching brief - Abersky, Torness (Ref: ABY11)
Record last edited
Oct 28 2014 3:55PM