Site Event/Activity record EHG3479 - Trial trenching, north of Knollbuck
Location
| Location | Knollbuck, Cullachy Estate, Fort Augustus |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NH 36714 05647 (115m by 116m) |
| Map sheet | NH30NE |
| Operational Area | INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Glasgow University (GUARD)
Date
May 2010
Description
An archaeological evaluation was carried out by by Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD), on behalf of Scottish & Southern Energy, on an area proposed for development at Knollbuck, Culachy Estate, Fort Augustus. The site of a proposed tower FT9B, to the north of the settlement of Knollbuck, was evaluated with a 10% strip of the total area proposed for development (2500m2). Eight trenches were excavated and identified only one possible archaeological feature, deposit of alder charcoal. It is thought that this may have washed down the hill from a nearby hearth or bloomery site and may be of some age, possibly prehistoric. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG25218 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: James, H F. 2010. Beauly to Denny Overhead Transmission Line - Knollbuck Archaeological Evaluation. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 1:52PM