Monument record MHG56275 - Enclosure - Balblair Wood, Beauly

Summary

A sub-ovoid enclosure in Balblair Wood was noted during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in 2009.

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Grid reference Centred NH 5000 4404 (20m by 20m)
Map sheet NH54SW
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A sub-ovoid enclosure in Balblair Wood was noted during a walkover survey by Headland Archaeology in 2009. It measured 8m x 6m and was defined by a stony bank, upstanding to a maximum height of 0.3m. Trees stood on the banks. There was no definite entrance but the banks were not well defined. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Headland Archaeology Ltd. 2011. Proposed Extension to Balblair Quarry, Beauly: Supporting Statement and Environmental Statement: Cultural Heritage. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital. No.3.

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Record last edited

Dec 16 2013 11:44AM

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