Monument record MHG56770 - Clearance spread - Dirr Wood, Dores

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A spread of clearance stones probably C20 in date at Dirr Wood, Dores.

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Grid reference Centred NH 5881 3273 (20m by 20m)
Map sheet NH53SE
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish DORES
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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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 spread of clearance stones, probably of a modern date, measuring 18m by 14m in size. [Feature numbers AC/F155]. <1>

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  • <1> 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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Record last edited

Aug 29 2014 2:26PM

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