Landscape record MHG53535 - Iron Age and later settlement, North Kessock

Summary

The possible extent of an Iron Age and later settlement, the southern extent of which has been identified through archaeological excavation.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 642 486 (416m by 262m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH64NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish KNOCKBAIN

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

In the discussion section of a report on excavations conducted in 2008-9 it is suggested that the excavated features represent the southern extent of a settlement that probably extended onto the flatter ground to the north. <1>

The full extent of the settlement is not known, but is likely to include another circular cropmark some 100m north of the excavation area. Monitoring of topsoil stripping to the north east of the excavation area in 2010 did not identify any archaeological features, however the area had been heavily disturbed by road construction. <2><3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Murray, R. 07/2008. Bellfield, North Kessock, Ross-shire: Results of an Archaeological Evaluation. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 02/02/2009. Digital.
  • <2> 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.
  • <3> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (6)

Related Events/Activities (3)

Record last edited

Apr 29 2010 4:49PM

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