Site Event/Activity record EHG528 - Further evaluation, Milton of Leys

Location

Location Milton of Leys
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

Map

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)

  • <1> Text/Report: Halliday, S. 09/2000. Milton of Leys: Results of an Archaeological Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Ltd. . .
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • Ditches and postholes, Milton of Leys (Monument)
  • Possible ditches and pits, Milton of Leys (Monument)
  • Prehistoric hearths and ditches, Milton of Leys (Monument)

Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Archaeological evaluation - Milton of Leys

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Milton of Leys: Area 1 Further Evaluation

Record last edited

Oct 17 2014 4:06PM

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