Monument record MHG52927 - Infilled palaeochannel, Balvonie Braes, Milton of Leys

Summary

An infilled palaeochannel identified during a watching brief.

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Grid reference Centred NH 70060 42391 (43m by 23m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH74SW
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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An infilled palaeochannel was recorded during a watching brief in 2009. The feature varied in width from 1.5m to 2m and was infilled with a stony deposit. This probably took place as part of agricultural improvements. A large number of modern field drains were also recorded. <1>


<1> Farrell, S, 08/2009, Archaeological Watching Brief: Development at Balvonie Braes, Milton of Leys, Inverness, p 5 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG24509.

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S. 08/2009. Archaeological Watching Brief: Development at Balvonie Braes, Milton of Leys, Inverness. Alba Archaeology Ltd. Digital. p 5.

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2009 3:52PM

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