Monument record MHG53532 - Iron Age or early medieval features (Phase 4), Bellfield Farm, North Kessock

Summary

A group of features identified during excavations and thought to be associated with Iron Age or early historic metalworking.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 64396 48548 (21m by 16m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH64NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish KNOCKBAIN

Map

Type and Period (5)

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> 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

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