Monument record MHG18034 - Possible Neolithic occupation, Balmachree
Summary
A number of pits, containing prehistoric pottery and charred hazelnut shells.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7389 4830 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH74NW |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | PETTY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NH74NW 73 7390 4830.
'Several pits containing Neolithic/EBA pottery': No details given.
J Wordsworth 1991n. <1>
An area of possible Neolithic occupation was noted here, during observation along the route of the Nairn to Inverness gas pipeline. On this ridge of sand there were 2 areas of probable prehistoric settlement, tentatively dated to the Neolithic. One pit (site 64) contained much charcoal, consisting almost entirely of carbonized hazelnuts, which seemed to be sitting in a shallow fragmented bowl. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG245 Text/Publication/Article: Wordsworth, J. 1991. 'Balmachree (Petty parish): several pits containing Neolithic/EBA pottery', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.41. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 41. 41.
- <2> SHG24879 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J.. 11/1991. Inverness - Nairn British Gas Pipeline 1991. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 30/01/1998. Digital (scanned as PDF). Sites 63-66, 69-70.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 30 2010 11:43AM
