Metal Detector Survey

Date 25 June 2012 - 28 June 2012

Event ID 992971

Category Recording

Type Metal Detector Survey

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/992971

NN 118 752 (centred on) A desk-based assessment and metal detector survey were carried out, 25–28 June 2012, along the route of a power line through battlefield sites by Inverlochy Castle. The work was carried out in advance of the construction of a new switchroom at Inverlochy substation and the laying of a cable at Blar Mhor, and aimed to assess their potential impact upon the sites of two battles (1431 and 1645). A c510m long by 5m wide corridor was surveyed across the battlefield. A range of modern finds was recovered, including cans, coins and fragments that were probably from farm machinery and cars.

Archive: RCAHMS (intended)

Funder: SSE

Ray Cachart, Alder Archaeology Ltd

2012