Site Event/Activity record EHG528 - Further evaluation, Milton of Leys
Location
Location | Milton of Leys |
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Grid reference | Centred NH 6953 4197 (595m by 653m) |
Map sheet | NH64SE |
Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Headland Archaeology Ltd
Date
30/09/00
Description
Three areas were targeted for further evaluation following initial evaluation by GUARD in 1998 and 1999 (see EHG227). Areas 2 and 4 yielded little information. A total of four postholes, a spread of dumped slag and one linear feature were identified. The results from Area 1 were more positive. The remains of hearths and pits were sample excavated and fifteen sherds of prehistoric pottery were recovered. Given the general proximity of this trench to an area of hut circles to the south, it is possible that they may be related. A linear feature and some postholes were also excavated and may be contemporary with the prehistoric features. There was also evidence of later agricultural activity.
Geophysical survey was carried out over Area 4 prior to the positioning of evaluation trenches.<1>
Further archaeological evaluation was carried out across Area 1 (see EHG517). <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG227 Archaeological evaluation - Milton of Leys
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG517 Milton of Leys: Area 1 Further Evaluation
Record last edited
Oct 17 2014 4:06PM