Monument record MHG54307 - Probable cist and associated linear feature, Ness Gap, Fortrose

A stone-lined pit [019] was partially investigated during trial trenching in October 2010. It was lined by an arrangement of naturally rounded stones and covered by a capstone measuring approximately 0.8m x 0.55m. The fill [020] was sampled and produced a single fragment of burnt bone and charcoal too small for dating purposes. Associated with the pit was a linear feature [022] which seemed to abut it, although very little of the feature was visible in the trench. The features require further investigation. <1><2>

<1> Marshall, N C et al, 02/2011, Ness Gap, Fortrose: Results of an Archaeological Evaluation (Areas B-G) (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG25197.

<2> Haston, S-J, 02/2011, '5. Environmental Assessment' in Ness Gap, Fortrose: Results on an Archaeological Evaluation (Areas B-G) (Text/Report). SHG25199.