Monument record MHG56754 - Linear clearance bank - Dirr Wood, Dores
Summary
A linear clearance bank comprising of a series of cairns, linear boulders and stone clearance forming a boundary of an unknown date at Dirr Wood, Dores.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5941 3375 (17m by 108m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH53SE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Civil Parish | DORES |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A walkover survey was carried out by John Wombell, Anne Coombs and other members of the North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS) in April 2013 over 2.5 days of an area of Dirr Wood near Dorres. This investigation was carried out to try and put the then recently discovered late Bronze Age hoard at Dores into context with potential sites in the surrounding landscape. A linear clearance bank measuring up to 105m in length [Feature number BJ/F6]. This site was of an unknown date. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG26284 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J. 2013. Walkover survey - Dirr Wood Survey. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. 04/10/2013. Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 29 2014 2:15PM
