Monument record MHG56026 - Undated structures - Culduthel, Inverness

Summary

Two undated four-post structures, exposed during excavation by Headland Archaeology in 2005 at Culduthel.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 6635 4143 (32m by 49m)
Map sheet NH64SE
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two undated four-post structures were exposed during excavation by Headland Archaeology in 2005 at Culduthel. Structure 24 was oriented north-south and measured 2m across. One posthole contained disturbed packing stones, another heat-fractured stone. Structure 25 was oriented northeast-southwest and measured 2.5m across, with its postholes spaced further apart than those in structure 24. The function of these structures was unclear and it was considered possible that they were the remnants of larger structures or enclosures. <1>

Further analysis and final dating of the finds assemblage and site are general are awaited.


<1> Murray, R., 2007, Culduthel Mains Farm, Inverness: Phase 5: Excavation of a Later Prehistoric Settlement, pp.10-11 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG23330.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Murray, R.. 2007. Culduthel Mains Farm, Inverness: Phase 5: Excavation of a Later Prehistoric Settlement. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 21/12/2007. Digital. pp.10-11.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Oct 16 2013 4:34PM

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