Site Event/Activity record EHG176 - Walkover Survey - Beinn Nan Carn

Location

Location Beinn Nan Carn, Strath
Grid reference Centred NG 6265 1731 (1635m by 3358m)
Map sheet NG61NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish STRATH

Technique(s)

Organisation

Martin Wildgoose

Date

18-19 May 1999

Map

Description

An archaeological survey, of a single distinct area of proposed afforestation and natural regeneration, was carried out in advance of site works. The survey was commissioned by L. A. MacAskill, Forester to BOWLTS, chartered surveyors of Inverness, as part of its initial environmental assessment of the landscape in order that the surviving archaeology might be highlighted and preserved. This survey was carried out on the 18th and 19th May 1999 during a spell of intensely hot weather. A written reocrd of each site was kept on prepared recording sheets and where it was thought appropriate sketch surveys were made. A total of 13 sites were located. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose M. 1999. Beinn Nan Carn Planting Proposal: Archaeological Survey, May 1999. Wildgoose, M.. 30/05/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF).

Related Monuments/Buildings (4)

  • Allt Na Pairte (Monument)
  • Allt Na Peighinn (Monument)
  • Sheep pen, Loch Beinn Deirg (Monument)
  • Torr Mor (Monument)

Record last edited

Jul 6 2016 11:54AM

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