Monument record MHG48631 - Inverness, Fairways, Castle Heather

NMRS Report: (15/09/2005)
NH64SE 361 676 421 (centre)

An archaeological evaluation was undertaken in May 2004 on the site of a proposed housing development. A total of 23 trenches (3200m2) were opened, and four features of archaeological interest were identified. Two pit/post-holes and one small linear feature were uncovered in the eastern section of the site. All three features were isolated and contained no datable artefacts.
A pit or hearth was also uncovered in the western section of the site. Samples taken from the pit fill contained charcoal, small fragments of carbonised hazelnut shell and three abraded charred barley grains. The presence of the charred plant remains, albeit in low quantities, suggests a prehistoric date for the feature. The pit was immediately E of an old water channel.
Report lodged with Highland SMR and the NMRS.
Sponsor: Tulloch Homes Ltd.
M Hastie 2004