Site Event/Activity record EHG2981 - Watching brief - west of Free Presbyterian Manse, Farr
Location
| Location | Land west of Free Presbyterian Manse, Farr |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 68220 33212 (43m by 25m) (Approximate) |
| Map sheet | NH63SE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Civil Parish | DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Stuart Farrell
Date
April 2009
Description
A watching brief was carried out by S Farrell in 2009 during the removal of topsoil and subsoil in advance of house construction near Croftcroy, Farr. The excavation of the access road was also monitored. A total area of c 352m² was stripped of topsoil and subsoil on average 20cm in depth across the site for the proposed house plot and septic tank to an area roughly 11m north-south by 32m east-west. A possible C19 clearance heap was identified but no earlier features were noted. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24184 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell, S. 04/2009. Archaeological Watching Brief of a Development at Farr, Highland. Unaffiliated. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG52556 Stone clearance heap - west of The New Manse, Farr (Monument)
Record last edited
May 28 2014 9:43AM