Site Event/Activity record EHG2660 - Watching Brief for Erection of House at Land 95m NE of 20 Henderson Square
Location
| Location | Loch Watten |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 24521 54852 (61m by 58m) |
| Map sheet | ND25SW |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Catherine Dagg
Date
Not recorded.
Description
A desk-based assessment and watching brief were undertaken during the development of a house, access and hardstanding (ref CA-08-020). The site is located adjacent to Uaigh Mhurcha Riabhaich, locally considered to be the grave of a wizard killed and buried here in 1720. There is also the possibility that this is a much more extensive prehistoric site. No archaeological features were revealed during ground clearance for this site and no further archaeological work is considered necessary. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG23424 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg C. 16/03/2008. Erection of new-build house at Loch Watten, Caithness: Archaeological Watching Brief.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG639 Enclosure, Uaigh Mhurcha Riabhaich (Monument)
Record last edited
Oct 28 2014 2:41PM