Site Event/Activity record EHG3369 - Excavation, West Borrodale (A830 improvements)

Location

Location
Grid reference Centred NM 69429 85133 (70m by 33m) (Centred)
Map sheet NM68NE
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Technique(s)

Organisation

CFA Archaeology Ltd

Date

2005

Map

Description

An ā€˜Lā€™ shaped trench measuring 70m east west by 28m north south at the east side and 18m north south at the west side, was opened by machine, in an area in which previous evaluation trenches had recorded a number of stone features. The truncated elements of a prehistoric settlement were recorded. Further post excavation work is planned. <1> A post-excavation archive report was produced, combining work from West and East Borrodale. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report: Suddaby, I and White, R. 02/2006. A830 Upgrading - Loch nan Uamh to Arisaig, Lochaber. CFA Archaeology Ltd. . Digital. pp.13-17.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Suddaby, I. 2008. A multi-period site at Borrodale, Lochaber, Highland, excavated in advance of the A830(T) Upgrading, Loch Nan Uamh to Arisaig: Post-Excavation Archive Report. CFA Archaeology Ltd. . Digital (scanned as PDF).

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Prehistoric settlement evidence, Borrodale (Monument)

Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)

  • A830 Upgrading: Loch nan Uamh to Arisaig, Lochaber

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Monitoring of Topsoil Stripping and Excavation, Borrodale West

Record last edited

Nov 27 2014 11:53AM

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