Find Spot record MHG54026 - Roughly dressed sandstone slab, Portmahomack

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A roughly dressed sandstone slab found during monitoring of works as part of water mains renewal.

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Grid reference NH 8833 7917 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH87NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish TARBAT

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A roughly dressed sandstone slab, found placed horizontally in the interstice between 0.5m (approx) of loose sandy loam and a compacted stratum of 0.3m of dark brown loam. The stone does not appear to be carved or otherwise decorated Found in a test pit during monitoring of water mains replacement at Portmahomack. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: McCullagh, C and Wood, J. 07/2010. Loandhu to Portmahomack Water Main Renewal: Watching Brief. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 27/07/2010. Digital. Find 3.

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Record last edited

Oct 27 2010 5:04PM

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