Monument record MHG53743 - Scattered prehistoric settlement features, Abersky, Torrness

A number of scattered possibly prehistoric features were recorded during an evaluation by Highland Archaeology Services at Abersky, Torrness, in 2006. These were largely shallow features. Some were interpreted as postholes, with stone packing. Slag was recovered from a number of these features. A number of other modern features were also recorded, associated with drainage activity across this area. <1>

A subsequent watching brief conducted during construction of an access road by Highland Archaeology Services in 2011 identified no further features of archaeological interest, only two areas of burning thought to be the result of modern scrub clearance. <2>

<1> Peteranna, M and Wood, J, 09/2006, Pre-determination Archaeological Evaluation: Abersky, Torness, Inverness-shire, Features 3-10, 26-27 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG24900.

<2> Malone, E and Wood, J, 07/2011, Abersky, Inverness-shire: Archaeological Watching Brief (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25410.