Site Event/Activity record EHG28 - Walkover Survey - Cona Chreag, Stoer CG
Location
| Location | Cona Chreag, Lochinver, Sutherland |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NC 0920 2961 (2121m by 1416m) |
| Map sheet | NC02NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Headland Archaeology Ltd
Date
December 1997
Description
A rapid pre-afforestation survey by Headland Archaeology Ltd, was undertaken of 2km^2 of land at Cona Chreag on the Stoer Common Grazings, near Lochinver. The survey area is centred on Cona Chreag, a triangular outcrop of rock, which rises to 171m OD. The survey area can be divided into three very broad land-facets: a sheltered eastern and north-eastern area, with relatively deeper soils adjacent to Loch Poll, grading to; an exposed rocky upland area with thin soil cover, grading to; an exposed interior, to the north-west, west and south of Cona Chreag which is dominated by lochs, lochans and boggy ground. In the field, the survey area was traversed at regular intervals and all archaeological features were described. All sites recorded were located, assessed and mapped using a Total Station EDM. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG21349 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland M/Lowe C. Cona Chreag, Stoer Common, Pre-afforestation Surve. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 18/12/1997. Digital (scanned as PDF).
Related Monuments/Buildings (7)
- MHG28575 Circular Enclosure, Loch Poll (Monument)
- MHG28572 Clearance Cairns, Cona Chreag (Monument)
- MHG28573 Drystone Wall, W side of Loch Poll (Monument)
- MHG28574 Farmstead, Loch Poll (Monument)
- MHG28578 Possible Shieling Hut, Creag Loisgte (Monument)
- MHG28576 Stone pillars, Loch an Eich Uidir (Monument)
- MHG28577 Turf and Stone Dyke, Creag Loisgte (Monument)
Record last edited
Jun 24 2016 12:32PM