Site Event/Activity record EHG3025 - Archaeological evaluation of proposed hydro-electric scheme, Allt na Choire, Ullapool

Location

Location Allt na Choire, Ullapool
Grid reference Centred NH 14758 93260 (1318m by 1059m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH19SW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

Technique(s)

Organisation

Catherine Dagg

Date

May 2009

Map

Description

An archaeological evaluation in connection with a proposed hydro-electric generation scheme, comprising a desk-based assessment and walkover survey. A number of post-medieval and 20th-century sites were identified and recommendations were made regarding mitigation. The majority of the sites are of local significance only. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 06/2009. Allt na Choire, Ullapool, Lochbroom, Wester Ross: Proposed Hydro-Electric Generation Scheme - Archaeological Evaluation. Unaffiliated. Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (19)

  • Dams, sluices and overflow channel, Allt Loch a'Choire Dhuibh (Monument)
  • Drystone dyke, north east of Braes of Ullapool (Monument)
  • Enclosure, Braes of Ullapool (Monument)
  • Field boundary with clearance, Corry Bank (Monument)
  • Field clearance piles, west of Corry Cottage (Monument)
  • Former caravan park, Corry Bridge (Monument)
  • MacKenzie's Road (Monument)
  • Old road alignment, Corry Bridge (Monument)
  • Peat cuttings, north and south of Allt a'Choire (Monument)
  • Possible head dyke, north east of Braes of Ullapool (Monument)
  • Rubble dyke, Corry Farm (Monument)
  • Sheep park, Corry Bridge (Monument)
  • Shieling hut, south of Allt a'Choire (Monument)
  • Site of bridge over Corry Burn (Monument)
  • Stone platform within enclosure, north east of Braes of Ullapool (Monument)
  • Trackway, Corry Cottage to Caliskaig (Monument)
  • Turf boundary dyke, north east of Corry Cottage (Monument)
  • Water Pipeline, north of Allt Loch a'Choire Dhuibh (Monument)
  • Water tank, north of Allt a'Choire (Monument)

Record last edited

Nov 27 2014 10:34AM

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