Inverness, Upper Slackbuie
Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)(Possible), Pit(S) (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Site Name Inverness, Upper Slackbuie
Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)(Possible), Pit(S) (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Canmore ID 293420
Site Number NH64SE 532
NGR NH 670 415
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/293420
- Council Highland
- Parish Inverness And Bona
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Inverness
- Former County Inverness-shire
Archaeological Evaluation (February 2006 - March 2006)
NH 670 415 We undertook the archaeological evaluation of five fields (Phases J, K, L, N and P) to the S of Inverness during February and March 2006. The work followed a condition of planning consent for their development for housing. Trenches equivalent to a 5% sample of the area were excavated. Archaeological features were identified in Phase P and one feature was found in Phase N. Further work was undertaken in Phase P.
The excavations revealed a variety of features presumed to date to the prehistoric period. The site probably contained a burnt mound, although only the central trough has survived later agricultural activities. The trough appeared to have been wood-lined and hearths lay adjacent. In addition, there were the truncated remains of numerous small pits or postholes that suggest some form of contemporary associated structure.
Archive and report to be deposited in NMRS. Report lodged with Highland SMR.
Sponsor: Tulloch Homes Ltd.
Andrew Dutton, 2006.
