Monument record MHG56766 - Linear clearance cairn - Dirr Wood, Dores
Summary
A linear clearance cairn bank of an unknown date at Dirr Wood, Dores.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5927 3325 (61m by 99m) |
|---|---|
| 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 approximately 115m in length and between 4m and 10m in width [Feature number BB/F147]. 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 2:22PM
