Site Event/Activity record EHG3708 - Watching brief - main entrance, Fort George, Ardersier
Location
| Location | Fort George |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 76547 56714 (8m by 7m) |
| Map sheet | NH75NE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Civil Parish | ARDERSIER |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Kirkdale Archaeology
Date
Aug 2004
Description
A watching brief was undertaken in August 2004 by Kirkdale Archaeology during the excavation of two post-hole sockets at the main entrance to the fort. The post-holes were located at either side of the public entrance path to the fort and were intended to form the main gateposts for the re-established defence structures. The locations of the excavated post-holes were apparently the same as the ones cut in the C18 century when the wooden defence network was originally erected. The remains uncovered below the current path surface were of archaeological interest in relation to the defence system of the fort and were left in situ, protected by a hessian cover from the modern concrete used to support the new posts. <1> For additional detail see <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25730 Text/Publication/Article: Stewart, D. & Shaw, C.. 2004. Fort George (Ardersier parish) Evaluation. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 68-9. Paper (Original). p.69.
- <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. p.110.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG15618 Fort George (Monument)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 2:27PM