Monument record MHG46296 - Neolithic pits - Torbreck Farm, Inverness
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6525 4116 (20m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64SE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by S Farrell in 2002 as part of a house development in the vicinity of a number of archaeological sites near Torbreck farm, Inverness. Archaeological features revealed included a number of small pits which contained cremated animal bone, carbonised hazelnut shells and charcoal. <1> Radiocarbon analysis indicated a date in the neolithic. <2>
Note: the entry in DES erroneously mentions the cremation burial of a woman and small child, and was probably based on initial assumptions. This was not borne out by subsequent analysis.
<1> Farrell, S., 2002, Final Report of Archaeological Watching Brief September 23rd 2002: Torbeck, by Essich, Highland (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG21907.
<2> Farrell, S., 2003, Report of Radiocarbon dating From Watching Brief at Torbreck by Essich, Highland (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG22037.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21907 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S.. 2002. Final Report of Archaeological Watching Brief September 23rd 2002: Torbeck, by Essich, Highland. Unaffiliated. 22/11/2002. Paper and Digital.
- <2> SHG22037 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S.. 2003. Report of Radiocarbon dating From Watching Brief at Torbreck by Essich, Highland. Unaffiliated. 22/10/2003. Paper and Digital.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 13 2013 11:48AM
