Site Event/Activity record EHG1348 - Walkover survey - Ceann a' Chreagain, Strontian

Location

Location Ceann a' Chreagain
Grid reference Centred NM 84951 65125 (970m by 934m)
Map sheet NM86NW
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish ARDGOUR
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Technique(s)

Organisation

Headland Archaeology Ltd

Date

1999

Map

Description

A walkover survey southwest of Ceann a' Chreagain, Strontian, was conducted by Headland Archaeology in 1999 to support a woodland grant scheme application. The survey area covered 38 ha and was systematically walked by a team of archaeologists. All features of archaeological interest were described and, when possible, located using a total station. Due to dense tree cover it was at times very difficult to have an uninterrupted sightline from the features to the Total Station. The steep and featureless wood slope made it difficult to use alternative locational methods but, in most cases, it was possible to locate the structures to within 5-10m. In addition to the tree cover, the survey area was also covered in deep bracken in places. It was therefore considered possible that some structures were not detected, especially smaller, less well-defined features. Four features or groups of features of Archaeological interest were recorded, with site 2 consisting of 30 charcoal-burning platforms. <1>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland, M. & Baker, L.. 1999. Forestry Survey: Ceann a' Chreagain, Strontian, Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 16/07/1999. .
  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland, M. & Baker, L.. 1999. Forestry Survey: Ceann a' Chreagain, Strontian, Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 16/07/1999. .

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Oct 21 2014 2:53PM

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