Observation

Date July 2022

Event ID 1162132

Category Recording

Type Observation

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1162132

NH 66605 46381 A programme of archaeological monitoring was undertaken in July 2022, during reinstatement and safeguarding works on a damaged section of Cromwell’s Fort, Lotland St, Inverness. The surviving bastion of Cromwell’s fort forming the Scheduled Monument, (SM953) was damaged in November 2021 by a member of the public creating space for a cabin in the area between the bastion and Lotland Street. The damage was created using a mechanical excavator digging out a section of the bastion and spreading spoil. The excavated area covers approximately 54m2, with excavated spoil apparently cast above onto the top of the bastion as well as along the bank to the NE and SW.

The disturbed spoil was removed from the top of the bastion and the damaged area, this spoil was inspected for artefacts and the bastion inspected for any features and artefacts. Once the spoil had been removed it was then used to backfill the damaged area in order to match the previous profile of the bastion. During the fieldwork, a photographic record was made before and during the reinstatement to safeguard the monument. No archaeological features or artefacts were discovered therefore no further work is recommended.

Archive: NRHE and Highland HER (intended) Funder: Highland Council

Karen Kennedy – Highland Archaeology Services

(Source: DES Volume 23)