Site Event/Activity record EHG3073 - Archaeological excavation of inter-tidal deposits, Churchton Bay, Raasay
Location
| Location | Clachan Harbour, Churchton Bay, Raasay |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NG 54463 36427 (34m by 39m) |
| Map sheet | NG53NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
Technique(s)
Organisation
CFA Archaeology Ltd
Date
Jan-Feb 2007
Description
An archaeological evaluation and excavation and palaeoenvironmental assessment of inter-tidal peat within Clachan Harbour, Raasay, was conducted in advance of the construction of a new ferry terminal. Following the initial survey, four areas (F1-F4) were chosen for investigation because they were most at risk of eroding. F1 and F2 were investigated by hand dug trial trenches. Following the discovery of worked stone tools beneath the peat deposit in F2, more extensive excavation was undertaken. An area measuring 3 by 3m was subdivided into 25 squares each of which was 100% excavated by hand. Artefacts were plotted in 3 dimensions and sampling took place of the deposits below the peat. Initial lithic analyses were also conducted. <1-3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG22550 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cressey, M, Dawson, S, Richardson, P and White, R. 02/2007. Clachan Harbour, Churchton Bay, Raasay: an Archaeological and Palaeonvironmental Assessment of an Intertidal Peat Deposit. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 01/03/2007. Digital.
- <2> SHG24573 Text/Report: Cressey, M, Dawson, S, and White, R. 2008?. Early Holocene relative sea-level changes at Clachan Harbour, Raasay, Scottish Hebrides. CFA Archaeology Ltd. . Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <3> SHG24802 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Ballin, T, White, R, Richardson, P and Neighbour, T. 2008?. An Early Mesolithic Stone Tool Assemblage from Clachan Harbour, Raasay, Scottish Hebrides. CFA Archaeology Ltd. Digital (scanned as PDF).
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG52892 Lithic scatter, Clachan Harbour (Monument)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG1552 Archaeological and palaeoenvironmental assessment, Churchton Bay, Raasay
Record last edited
Oct 16 2015 12:19PM