Site Event/Activity record EHG150 - Watching brief - Huna, John O'Groats
Location
| Location | Huna, John O'Groats |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3574 7336 (108m by 128m) |
| Map sheet | ND37SE |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Headland Archaeology Ltd
Date
23/05/96
Description
A watching brief was carried out by Headland Archaeology Ltd in connection with the construction of a rock armour wall at Huna, Caithness, to protect properties from ongoing sea erosion. A section along the beach showed a sandy black topsoil up to 0.6m deep overlying deposits of clayey till up to 1m deep above bedrock. Although situated in an area of high archaeological potential (five Norse/possible Norse sites have been recorded within 500m of the site), the construction work did not disturb any archaeological features. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG21116 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland, M.. 1996. Report on an archaeological Watching Brief at Huna, by John O'Groats, Caithness. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 23/05/1996. .
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Jul 1 2016 4:21PM