Site Event/Activity record EHG3533 - Trial trenching, Jubilee Drive, Tain
Location
| Location | Land at Jubilee Drive, Tain |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7709 8150 (187m by 150m) |
| Map sheet | NH78SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | TAIN |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Highland Archaeology Services Ltd
Date
July 2010
Description
An archaeological trial trenching evaluation was undertaken at the site of a proposed housing development on Jubilee Drive, Tain. Approximately half of the site being evaluated for the presence of archaeological remains. The archaeological features uncovered attested to a long history of farming of the site: numerous field drains and plough marks were uncovered in additional to five scattered finds and one ditch of unknown use. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25315 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M. 08/2010. Tain Jubilee Drive, Tain, Ross-shire: Desk-based Assessment and Trial Trenching Evaluation. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital.
- <2> SHG25316 Collection/Project Archive: Peteranna, M. 08/2010. Jubilee Drive, Tain, Ross-shire: Desk-based Assessment and Trial Trenching Evaluation. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 1:59PM