Document record MAB49889 - GRANTOWN ROAD, FORRES
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Summary
Prehistoric features recorded during evaluation carried out in this area in 2003 by AOC prior to development.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0272 5761 (108m by 64m) insufficiently detailed plan in report |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ05NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Forres |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
A desk-based assessment and evaluation were carried out in this area in 2003 by AOC prior to development. During the evaluation, 14 trenches were excavated, revealing various possible prehistoric features. A full excavation of these features was then undertaken. The excavation revealed 2 possible round houses, a rectangular cut and a number of pits distributed across the site. Two possible rubbing stones and a fragment of a possible saddle quern were recovered.
Period Notes
Roundhouses probably Middle Bronze Age to Late Iron Age
COOK, M., 2003, GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: DESK BASED ASSESSMENT (Bibliographic reference). SAB3880.
DBA
COOK, M., 2003, GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: EVALUATION (Bibliographic reference). SAB3901.
EVALUATION
COOK, M., 2003, GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: EXCAVATION (Bibliographic reference). SAB3900.
EXCAVATION
AOC, 2003, GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: POST-EX RESEARCH DESIGN (Bibliographic reference). SAB2191.
POST-EX
COOK, M, 2003, GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION (Bibliographic reference). SAB1339.
WSI
COOK, M, 2016, PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT PATTERNS IN THE NORTH-EAST OF SCOTLAND: EXCAVATIONS AT GRANTOWN ROAD, FORRES 2002-2013. (Bibliographic reference). SAB8059.
Author unknown, n.d., FORRES GAZETTE, 20/08/2003 (Bibliographic reference). SAB523.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW 393.00;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW 405.00;
- NRHE Numlink: 269033;
- NRHE Numlink: 288386;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05NW0136;
External Links (2)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/269033 (Forres, Grantown - trove.scot link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/288386 (Knockomie - trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SAB1339 Bibliographic reference: COOK, M. 2003. GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION.
- --- SAB2191 Bibliographic reference: AOC. 2003. GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: POST-EX RESEARCH DESIGN.
- --- SAB3880 Bibliographic reference: COOK, M.. 2003. GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: DESK BASED ASSESSMENT.
- --- SAB3900 Bibliographic reference: COOK, M.. 2003. GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: EXCAVATION.
- ---XY SAB3901 Bibliographic reference: COOK, M.. 2003. GRANTOWN RD, FORRES: EVALUATION. [Mapped feature: #106808 Approx extent of features excavated, ]
- --- SAB523 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. FORRES GAZETTE. 20/08/2003.
- --- SAB8059 Bibliographic reference: COOK, M. 2016. PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT PATTERNS IN THE NORTH-EAST OF SCOTLAND: EXCAVATIONS AT GRANTOWN ROAD, FORRES 2002-2013. .
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Sep 22 2026 12:56PM
