Site Event/Activity record EHG3150 - Desk-based assessment and walkover survey, East Durcha, Lairg

Location

Location Land at East Durcha, near Lairg
Grid reference Centred NC 50803 02030 (550m by 838m) (Centred)
Map sheet NC50SW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

Technique(s)

Organisation

West Coast Archaeological Services

Date

January 2010

Map

Description

A rapid walkover survey and desk-based assessment took place to establish the survival of visible archaeological sites within the boundaries of a proposed Rural Development Contract. The survey area consisted of approximately 12.3ha of gently rising hill ground on the lower southwest flanks of Cnoc a'Choire and Sron nan Larnachan. The locations of sites were established using a hand-held GPS. The work revealed the presence of at least five prehistoric hut circles along with associated field clearance cairns, as well features relating to more recent land division and cultivation. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Fraser, L. 01/2010. Woodland Establishment Archaeological Survey: East Durcha, Lairg, Sutherland. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (8)

  • Boundary dyke, east of Durcha (Monument)
  • Clearance cairns, east of Durcha (Monument)
  • Clearance cairns, east of Durcha (Monument)
  • Hut circle, east of Durcha (5 of 5) (Monument)
  • Linear field clearance, east of Durcha (Monument)
  • Peat cuttings, east of Durcha (Monument)
  • Possible hut circle or clearance heap, east of Durcha (Monument)
  • Stone revetment or dyke, east of Durcha (Monument)

Record last edited

Nov 27 2014 11:16AM

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