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R3 Grantown Road Forres |
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AOC Archaeology unpublished report series
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aocarcha1-146021_1.pdf (24 MB)
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
This report presents the results of an archaeological excavation undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group on a proposed residential development on the southern outskirts of Forres, Morayshire. The works, undertaken prior to a residential development, followed on from previous phases of archaeological evaluation and excavation undertaken within a 34 ha land parcel situated on rough pasture centred at NGR: NJ 0308 5720. The evaluation of 2008 identified features across the entire site (Area of roundabout, Areas A, B, C, D, E and F). This comprised linear ditches, pits and post-holes. Artefactual material recovered included Grooved Ware pottery, coarse stone, flint and later prehistoric ceramics. A subsequent phase of archaeological works was required based on the results of this evaluation. The 2013 Phase 1 excavation comprised the complete excavation of a series of features identified specifically within Areas A, B and F. The excavation identified the remains of a series of truncated prehistoric structures including three ring-ditch roundhouses, post-ring structures and isolated pits. Artefactual evidence was recovered in the form of prehistoric ceramic, coarse stone and chipped stone assemblages. |
Author: |
R Engl
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Publisher: |
AOC Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Aberdeenshire, Angus, Moray and Aberdeen City (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2013
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Locations: |
Site: |
Grantown Road |
County: |
Moray |
Parish: |
FORRES |
Country: |
Scotland |
Grid Reference: 302920, 857220 (Easting, Northing)
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Subjects / Periods: |
PREHISTORIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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SHERD
(Object England)
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PREHISTORIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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SADDLE QUERNS
(Find)
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PREHISTORIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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HUT CIRCLE
(Monus)
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PREHISTORIC
(ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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PIT
(Monument Type Scotland)
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OASIS Id: |
aocarcha1-146021 |
OBIB: |
21581 |
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Note: |
A4 loose leaf with clear plastic cover. Report contains 30 pages including text, photographs, plans
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |