Site Event/Activity record EHG3697 - Excavation - NE Battery, Fort George, Ardersier
Location
| Location | Fort George |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 76327 56862 (50m by 34m) |
| Map sheet | NH75NE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Civil Parish | ARDERSIER |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Kirkdale Archaeology
Date
Summer 1995
Description
A watching brief and excavations were carried out by Kirkdale Archaeology at the Northeast Battery of Fort George during the summer of 1995, in the course of repair work to the Battery and casemates 15 to 21. The archaeological work involved the removal of deposits overlying the casemate roofs and the recording of the underlying structures. The sequence of construction of the outer and inner rampart walls was derived, along with evidence for the 18th century waterproofing. Contemporary graffiti was recorded on the mortared faces of some of the structures, and the sequence of repairs and alterations was recorded. The work confirmed the execution of the elaborate measures devised for the make-up of these defences. (DES Entry <1>) For more detail see <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG800 Text/Publication/Article: Ewart, Stewart and Dunn, G, D and A. 1995. 'Fort George (Ardersier parish), 18th century fort', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1995, p.38-39. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 38-39. pp.38-39.
- <2> SHG25728 Text/Publication/Article: Ewart, G. & Gallagher, D.. 2010. The fortifications of Fort George, Ardersier, near Inverness: archaeological investigations 1990-2005. Post-Medieval Archaeology Vol.44. 105-134. Digital. pp.116-123.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG15618 Fort George (Monument)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 2:25PM