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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 661694
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/661694
Trial trenching established the location of this palisaded enclosure.
It was shown to be oval, with a diameter of 28m to 30m. Further trenches revealed occupation traces to the N and E covering an area of approximately 60 metres square. These deposits were not excavated, but were seen to include areas of paving, probable post-pits, stone-lined slots, and a small sub-rectangular structure, 3m long by 2m wide. The remains of a shale bracelet, diameter 100mm, were found in its foundation trench. A rim sherd, of possible Bronze Age date, found elsewhere on the site, was the only other significant find. Radiocarbon dates are anticipated.
Sponsors: Morrison Construction, HS.
J Wordsworth 1991t.
The archive from Balloan Park has been catalogued. It consists of a report plus photographic material and drawings.
Historic Scotland Archive Project (LW) 1999
