Monument record MHG51162 - Quarry and other features in woodland west of Polmaily

Summary

A substantial quarry and three possible charcoal pits within a piece of oak woodland.

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Grid reference Centred NH 47457 30606 (228m by 236m) (Mastermap)
Map sheet NH43SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON

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A walkover survey in 1999 identified a substantial quarry measuring some 30m long and 4m wide marked by an apparently coppiced oak tree (probably the effect of cutting the oak during quarrying operations). At least three circular depressions were noted within the wood, each measuring c.2m in diameter. These are possibly the remains of charcoal pits but may be holes left by tree-throw. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. 1999. Archaeological Survey of Proposed Golf Course, Polmaily. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 12/04/1999. Digital.

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Record last edited

Feb 10 2010 5:06PM

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