Site Event/Activity record EHG3050 - Desk-based assessment and walkover survey at Knocknagael, Essich
Location
Location | Proposed substation site, Knocknagael, Essich |
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Grid reference | Centred NH 65235 39111 (502m by 515m) (Centred) |
Map sheet | NH63NE |
Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Jacobs Engineering UK Ltd
Date
July 2008
Description
A desk-based assessment and walkover survey was conducted to assess the potential impacts upon the Archaeology and Cultural Heritage resulting from the proposed construction of a substation site at Knocknagael, Essich (NH 65131 39070 – centred on). It is likely that the proposed works may impact directly upon the remains of archaeological features present within the study corridor.
Nine sites were identified within the study area. There is abundant indication that this area was occupied and exploited from as early as the Neolithic period. One site has been identified that dates to the Neolithic and three sites could potentially date to the Bronze Age period.
The presence of so many sites within the study area suggests that although dispersed, there is a high potential for archaeological remains to occur ranging from the Neolithic period to the post medieval period. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24442 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Curtis, A. 08/2009. Knocknagael Substation Site: Archaeological and Built Heritage Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Jacobs Engineering UK Ltd. Digital.
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Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 10:39AM