Monument record MHG53532 - Iron Age or early medieval features (Phase 4), Bellfield Farm, North Kessock
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred NH 64396 48548 (21m by 16m) (Centred) |
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Map sheet | NH64NW |
Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
Civil Parish | KNOCKBAIN |
Map
Type and Period (5)
- PIT (Early Iron Age to Early Medieval - 550 BC to 1057 AD)
- PIT CLUSTER (Early Iron Age to Early Medieval - 550 BC to 1057 AD)
- POST BUILT STRUCTURE (Early Iron Age to Early Medieval - 550 BC to 1057 AD)
- METAL WORKING SITE (Early Iron Age to Early Medieval - 550 BC to 1057 AD)
- IRON WORKING SITE (Early Iron Age to Early Medieval - 550 BC to 1057 AD)
Full Description
A group of features lying to the east of a two-phase roundhouse and representing activity associated with the settlement. The first group contained a number of clear postholes and are likely to represent a structure that extended to the north beyond the limits of excavation. To the east were several pits, some of which contained material suggestive of metalworking. Another group of pits lay a few metres downslope. This metalworking may be contemporary with the occupation of the later of the two roundhouses, or alternatively it may represent later, early historic activity. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24314 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Jones, E. 04/2009. Bellfield, North Kessock, Ross-shire: Area 1 Archaeological Excavation. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital. pp 10-11, 16.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Apr 29 2010 4:44PM