Monument record MHG54157 - Medieval and post medieval ditches, Sutherland Road, Dornoch

Summary

A number of ditches recorded during archaeological evaluation; one contained possible medieval pottery.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 7915 8936 (44m by 34m)
Map sheet NH78NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish DORNOCH

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Full Description

A number of ditches were noted in Trench 13, during evaluation at Dornoch. One trench contained a sherd of olive green glazed, possibly medieval, pottery. Two other ditches contained modern material. <1>

The exact position of these ditches could not be determined from the sources. Their approximate location is represented on the GIS, as estimated from the textual description given. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Garry, N. 12/2008. Proposed Housing Development off Sutherland Road, Dornoch: Results of a Desk-based Assessment and Archaeological Evaluation. Alba Archaeology. Digital (scanned as PDF). Trench 13.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.

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Record last edited

Dec 6 2010 4:40PM

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