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Test Pit Survey
Date 6 October 2013 - 10 October 2013
Event ID 1013632
Category Recording
Type Test Pit Survey
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1013632
Test pits were dug in five caves, 6–10 October 2013, primarily to look for charcoal and bone for radiocarbon dating. These caves were on the S shore of the Black Isle near Inverness. Caves investigated were: NH 751 601 Ivy Cave; NH 756 607 Learnie 1B; NH 757 608 Learnie 2B; NH 757 609 Learnie 3B; NH 759 608 Learnie 3C. No suitable samples for dating were
found in Ivy Cave, but the other caves revealed use of the caves from AD 200–1200. The detailed results can be seen in the radiocarbon section of this volume of DES.
Funder: Highland Council and The Cromarty Trust
Simon Gunn – Rosemarkie Caves Project, affiliated to NOSAS
(Source: DES)
