Monument record MHG3772 - Balloan
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6734 4271 (90m by 90m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64SE |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Full Description
NH64SE 42 6735 4271.
NH 673 427. The crop-mark of a circular enclosure has been recorded 300m SE of Balloan farmhouse; it measures about 25 m in diameter within a narrow ditch.
RCAHMS 1979; Visible on RCAHMS air photographs IN 3116-8: flown 1977.
Trial trenching established the location of this palisaded enclosure. It was shown to be oval, with a diameter of 28m to 30m. Further trenches revealed occupation traces to the N and E covering an area of approximately 60 metres square. These deposits were not excavated, but were seen to include areas of paving, probable post-pits, stone-lined slots, and a small sub-rectangular structure, 3m long by 2m wide. The remains of a shale bracelet, diameter 100mm, were found in its foundation trench. A rim sherd, of possible Bronze Age date, found elsewhere on the site, was the only other significant find. Radiocarbon dates are anticipated. <1>
Full published report of the trial trenching. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG2673 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1979. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of North-east Inverness, Inverness District, Highland Region. . 21, No. 151.
- <1> SHG20995 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J.. 1991. Balloan Park, Inverness, Highland Region: The Archaeological assessment of the ring ditch enclosure and associated features. Historic Scotland. 30/06/1991. Paper and Digital. 41.
- <2> SHG25713 Text/Publication/Article: Wordsworth, J.. 1999. A later prehistoric settlement at Balloan Park, Inverness. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol.129 239-49. Digital.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 28 2014 4:46PM
