Monument record MHG56802 - Clearance walls - Dirr Wood, Dores
Summary
Two, possibly one, clearance wall of unknown date at Dirr Wood, Dores.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5905 3324 (18m by 42m) |
|---|---|
| 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 clearance wall of an unknown date, measuring approximately 45m in length. This feature was described as consisting of boulders [Feature number LL/F115 and LL/F119]. <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 2:38PM
