Site Event/Activity record EHG2837 - Walkover survey for Phase 2 of Aultbea to Mellon Charles water main renewal

Location

Location Aultbea to Mellon Charles water main renewal
Grid reference Centred NG 84720 91517 (1346m by 1346m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NG89SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

Technique(s)

Organisation

Highland Archaeology Services Ltd

Date

September 2008

Map

Description

A walk-over survey was undertaken to identify any archaeology to be affected by the laying of the new Aultbea to Mellon Charles Phase 2 water main, Ross and Cromarty. This part of the route lies within the in-bye ground of the crofting township of Mellon Charles. Several features were noted which should be marked off and avoided during excavation work. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 11/2008. Archaeological walk-over survey: Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal Phase 2. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 01/12/2008. Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (16)

  • An Fhaiche (Monument)
  • Building and enclosures, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Building footings, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Byre and enclosure, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Consumption dyke, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Consumption dyke, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Dyke footings, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Enclosure, north of Cnoc Feadaige, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Field boundary dykes, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Field clearance cairns and ruined crofthouse, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Field clearance cairns, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Former trackway, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • House remains, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Possible structure, north of Cnoc Feadaige, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • Possible structures or field clearance, Mellon Charles (Monument)
  • WW2 Accommodation Camp, Mellon Charles (Monument)

Record last edited

Jun 4 2015 3:46PM

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