Monument record MHG55504 - Stone-built drain, Knocknagael Farm, Inverness

Summary

A stone-built covered drain exposed during trial trenching.

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Grid reference Centred NH 6598 4083 (2m by 1m)
Map sheet NH64SE
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A stone-built covered drain was exposed during trial trenching at the end of 2011. The drain was aligned roughly south west to north east. The drain was cleaned for inspection but was not excavated as it was still functional. The measured c.0.7m wide with stone sides and large well-fitting capstones. The depth from the top of the orthostats to the base of the drain was 0.2m. <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. p 7.

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Record last edited

Feb 24 2012 3:02PM

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