Monument record MHG56801 - Bridge abutment - Dirr Wood, Dores
Summary
A possible bridge abutment potentially associated with Wades military road at Dirr Wood, Dores.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5854 3285 (7m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| 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. The remains of a possible bridge abutment potentially asscoiated with Wades military road. This feature was described as continuing as a fragmented wall uphill. [Feature number LL/F113]. <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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Record last edited
Aug 29 2014 2:37PM
