Monument record MHG7278 - Foynesfield
Summary
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8947 5412 (160m by 160m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85SE |
| Old County | NAIRNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NH85SE 58 8948 5412
Settlement, probably post medieval: listed, no details given.
J Wordsworth 1991v.
A number of features to the West of the A939 and South of Foynesfield were identified during observation on the route of the Nairn to Inverness pipeline. They represent a major settlement covering at least 60m x 20m. It was difficult to understand its structure as it was largely excavated by toothed bucket and dozer. Mr Mackintosh, the farmer at Foynesfield reported that this was the site of a croft in the early 19th century and this might explain the presence of stones (site 10) and cobbling (site 6). The large areas of charcoal-rich deposit to the west do not seem so obviously linked to such an occupation, particularly as they were sterile of any artefacts such as pottery or corroded ironwork. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG813 Text/Publication/Article: Wordsworth, J. 1991. 'Foynesfield (Auldearn parish): settlement, probably post-medieval', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.43. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 43. 43.
- <2> SHG24879 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J.. 11/1991. Inverness - Nairn British Gas Pipeline 1991. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 30/01/1998. Digital (scanned as PDF). Sites 5-13.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 13 2015 2:52PM
