Site Event/Activity record EHG2934 - Nigg, Bishops Walk

Location

Location
Grid reference NH 8048 7172 (point)
Map sheet NH87SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish NIGG

Technique(s)

Organisation

Highland Archaeology Services Ltd

Date

2006

Map

Description

NH 8049 7172 - NH 7972 7207 A desk-based assessment and walk-over survey were carried out during October 2006 at Bishops Walk, Nigg, in advance of the construction of a footpath. The route may be an ancient one, following the valley of the burn. A substantial causeway of uncertain date was noted, running along the side of a natural valley towards the sea. Report to be lodged with Highland SMR and Library Service, and NMRS; archive will be deposited with RCAHMS. Sponsor: Nigg and Shandwick Community Council. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Dataset: RCAHMS. 01/2009. Annual update from Canmore. Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • NIGG, BISHOPS WALK (Monument)

Record last edited

Nov 27 2014 10:18AM

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