Site Event/Activity record EHG2988 - Trial excavations at Jubilee Drive, Tain

Location

Location Land south of Jubilee Drive, Tain
Grid reference Centred NH 77293 81402 (225m by 214m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH78SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

Technique(s)

Organisation

Catherine Dagg

Date

April 2009

Map

Description

Trial trenching prior to development revealed land drains and plough marks dating to the 19th-20th century. No earlier features were located. One fragment of 18th century ceramic was recovered as a surface find. Five trenches were opened comprising a 5% sample of the site. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 04/2009. Land South of Jubilee Drive, Tain, Easter Ross: Formation of 28 Service Plots: Phase 2 - Archaeological Trial Trenching. Unaffiliated. Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Tain, Jubilee Drive (Monument)

Record last edited

Nov 27 2014 10:26AM

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