Document record MAB49897 - THORNHILL, FORRES
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Summary
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by AOC at Long (Thornhill) Forres in 2008.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0279 5793 (288m by 471m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Event Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ05NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Forres |
Type and Period (0)
Full Description
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by AOC at Long (Thornhill) Forres in 2008. The work was commissioned by Springfield Properties PLC in advance of the proposed development of an area of former agricultural land. The evaluation comprised the machine excavation of a 7 percent sample of the 6ha site, with a total of 27 trenches being excavated. The evaluation identified neither significant archaeological features nor artefacts.
O'SULLIVAN, J, 1994, DES. KILRY SURVEY, DSR (Bibliographic reference). SAB1376.
EVALUATION
AOC, 2008, LONG (THORNHILL) FORRES: WSI (Bibliographic reference). SAB3499.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2009, DISCOVERY & EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND, VOL 9, 2008, p.123-124 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3496.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW407;
- NRHE Numlink: 298202;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05NW0155;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/298202 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 26 2024 12:48PM
