Site Event/Activity record EHG3607 - Trial trenching - 6 Argyle Street, Dornoch

Location

Location 6 Argyle Street, Dornoch
Grid reference Centred NH 8003 8965 (14m by 26m)
Map sheet NH88NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish DORNOCH

Technique(s)

Organisation

Archaeology North Ltd

Date

Aug 2010

Map

Description

Three small machine-dug trenches were opened under archaeological supervision. Trench 1 was positioned to investigate the frontage along Argyle Street, and possibly also pick up any activity associated with the former dairy, Rose Cottage. Trench 2 was located to investigate the footings of the byre. Trench 3 was laid out to cross two low rises in the lawn, which appeared to be possible building platforms, to investigate the former property boundary shown on the 1874 map and the area to the rear of the former dairy. A fourth trench was abandoned in favour of extending Trench 3. No trace of any activity predating the 19th century was found. <1> <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Higgins, P. 09/2010. 6 Argyle Street, Dornoch: Building Recording and Archaeological Evaluation. Archaeology North Ltd. Digital.
  • <2> Collection/Project Archive: Higgins, P. 09/2010. 6 Argyle Street, Dornoch: Building Recording and Archaeological Evaluation. Archaeology North Ltd. Digital.

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Record last edited

Sep 1 2014 9:47AM

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