Site Event/Activity record EHG1384 - Geophysical survey - High Pasture Cave site, Isle of Skye
Location
| Location | High Pasture Cave, near Torrin, Isle of Skye |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NG 5941 1973 (170m by 85m) |
| Map sheet | NG51NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | STRATH |
Technique(s)
Organisation
David Hodgson
Date
April-May 2006
Description
A geophysical survey covering approximately 0.56 hectares was undertaken by D Hodgson in two areas around the enhanced entrance to a natural cave system, known as High Pasture Cave or Uamh an Ard Achadh, near Torrin, Skye in 2006. Fluxgate gradiometer and earth resistance surveys were conducted over a survey grid designed to assess the potential for metal working and archaeological features associated with the cave entrance. A separate grid was located approximately 30m to the south west to assess the potential of a feature provisionally interpreted as a hut circle. <1>
The results are also included in the Data Structure Report for the 2006 excavation at the site. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22442 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Hodgson, D and Moore, S. 05/2006. Geophysical Survey Report: High Pasture Cave, Isle of Skye. Unaffiliated. 14/06/2006. .
- <2> SHG24084 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S, Wildgoose, M and Kozikowski, G. 04/2007. Uamh an Ard Achadh (High Pasture Cave) & Environs Project, Strath, Isle of Skye 2006: The Preliminary Assessment and Analysis of Late Prehistoric Cultural Deposits from a Limestone Cave and Associated Surface Features. West Coast Archaeological Services et al. Digital. Section 4.1.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG32043 Uamh an Ard Achadh (High Pasture Cave) (Monument)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG2874 Trial excavations - High Pasture Cave site, Isle of Skye: 2006 season (Ref: HPC003)
Record last edited
Dec 15 2014 10:02AM