Monument record MHG53531 - Bronze Age pits (Phase 2), Bellfield Farm, North Kessock
Summary
A group of pits underlying the remains of a later roundhouse which have been provisionally dated to the Bronze Age.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 64374 48548 (19m by 19m) (Centred) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KNOCKBAIN |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A group of pits which have been provisionally dated to the Bronze Age on the basis of a sherd of comb-impressed pottery that was recovered from one of the features. The pits pre-date the remains of an Iron Age roundhouse. None of the pits had been left open for long as there were no signs of weathering or slumping within the fills. <1>
Further excavation took place in February 2010 following the removal of an electricity pole. The remainder of one of the above pits was excavated and further features were identified which have been assigned to this phase of activity. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24314 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Jones, E. 04/2009. Bellfield, North Kessock, Ross-shire: Area 1 Archaeological Excavation. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital. pp 5, 7, 15.
- <2> SHG24741 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Murray, R. 04/2010. Results of a monitored topsoil strip at Bellfield Farm, North Kessock, Ross-shire. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Apr 29 2010 4:44PM
