Site Event/Activity record EHG3737 - Excavation - Bellfield, North Kessock

Location

Location North Kessock
Grid reference Centred NH 6412 4858 (199m by 246m)
Map sheet NH64NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish KNOCKBAIN

Technique(s)

Organisation

Headland Archaeology Ltd

Date

06/2010-11/2010

Map

Description

An archaeological excavation was undertaken at Bellfield, North Kessock, by Headland Archaeology in 2010 in advance of a housing development by Tulloch Homes Ltd. This was the second phase of excavation and encompassed three areas (2A, 2B and 3) deemed to be of high archaeological potential based on the results of an evaluation carried out in 2008. An earlier phase of excavation (Area1 - see EHG3027 & EHG3220) uncovered a group of Neolithic features while a circular cropmark was found to overlie a substantial roundhouse and associated features of Iron Age date. The archaeological remains uncovered during the second phase of excavation at Bellfield Farm represent occupation in this area, beginning in the Neolithic, over a period of several thousand years. The prehistoric remains were by far the more extensive and include evidence of settlement, agricultural and industrial activity. The medieval activity was limited to two features, one in Area 2A and one in 2B, identified as grain-drying kilns. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Murray, R.. 2012. Bellfield Farm, North Kessock: Area 2 and 3 Archaeological Excavation for Tulloch Homes Ltd. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital.

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Jul 10 2013 9:57AM

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