Site Event/Activity record EHG2949 - Trial trenching at Parks Farm, Inverness
Location
Location | Parks Farm, Inverness |
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Grid reference | Centred NH 68864 42712 (483m by 619m) (Approximate) |
Map sheet | NH64SE |
Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Headland Archaeology Ltd
Date
February 2009
Description
Headland Archaeology conducted an evaluation at Parks Farm, Inverness in order to test the
archaeological potential of an area covered by a proposed housing development. The work was
commissioned by Tulloch Homes Ltd and a specification for the work was agreed with Highland
Council Archaeology Unit. A total of sixty five trenches were excavated within five land parcels
designated for housing. A stone-lined culvert, two pits and a cast-iron pipe, all thought to be of recent date were recorded. No significant archaeological features or deposits were encountered.
The evaluated area is in close proximity to known prehistoric sites and on a location superficially
suitable for prehistoric settlement. However topsoil across the area was thin and covered very stony glacial deposits. These two factors may have made the area less attractive for early settlement in comparison to the surroundings. All the recovered evidence indicated agricultural use in the modern period. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24120 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Spanou, S. 03/2009. Housing Development at Parks Farm, Inverness: Results of an Archaeological Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 23/03/2009. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG53338 Parks Farm (Monument)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG3137 DBA and evaluation - proposed Parks Farm Distributor Road, Inverness (Ref: PFDI08)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 10:20AM