Site Event/Activity record EHG3041 - Trial hole at former Caley Inn, Muirtown Locks
Location
| Location | Former Caley Inn, Muirtown Locks, Inverness |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | NH 65336 45721 (point) (Estimated from sources) |
| Map sheet | NH64NE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Gunn MacPhee & Associates Ltd
Date
June 2009
Description
A trial hole of approximately 600mm x 600mm x 600mm was excavated by hand beneath the proposed conservatory and balcony extension to this building. The pit was subsequently inspected by Gunn MacPhee and Associates Ltd, Consulting Engineers. A 300mm thick layer of black top-soil was observed to overly a sand and gravel deposit. The findings suggest that the former Caley Inn was constructed on free draining up-fill material used to the construct the Caledonian Canal embankments. <1>
The position of the test pit was established verbally with Wardlaw Estates Ltd. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG16087 Caledonian Canal, Muirtown Locks, Lock Keepers Cottages (Building)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 10:36AM