Site Event/Activity record EHG3049 - Watching brief on test pits, Garvan Hydro Scheme

Location

Location Area south of Garvan, Conaglen Estate, Ardgour
Grid reference Centred NM 97553 76925 (31m by 145m) (Centred)
Map sheet NM97NE
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Technique(s)

Organisation

Jennifer G Robertson

Date

June 2009

Map

Description

A series of test pits was excavated by mechanical digger to identify a possible borrow pit location for road construction material. Four test pits were excavated and monitored archaeologically. No archaeological features or finds were identified. A further two test pits were excavated to establish the site of the proposed power house. Again, no features or finds were recorded. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robertson, J G. 06/2009. An Archaeological Assessment at the Proposed Hydro Scheme at Garvan, Lochaber. Unaffiliated. Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Desk-based assessment and walkover survey at Garvan, Conaglen Estate

Record last edited

Nov 27 2014 10:38AM

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