Monument record mhg55503 - Undated pit, Knocknagael Farm, Inverness

Summary

A single pit of unknown date and function recorded during trial trenching.

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Grid reference NH 6594 4089 (point)
Map sheet NH64SE
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A circular pit measuring 0.68m in diameter and 0.16m deep was identified during trial trenching at the end of 2011. It had shallow sloping sides which merged to a shallow concave base. The fill comprised dark grey to black silt containing infrequent charcoal flecks and occasional small stones, including fire-cracked stones. No finds were recovered and there was no evidence of burning. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mitchell, S and Garst, Leigh A. 12/2011. Knocknagael Farm, Inverness: Archive Assessment, Photographic Survey and Archaeological Evaluation. CFA Archaeology Ltd. Digital. pp 7, 8.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 16 2012 4:47PM

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