Site Event/Activity record EHG3747 - Watching brief - Fasaich, Gairloch

Location

Location Fasaich
Grid reference Centred NG 7802 7757 (20m by 21m)
Map sheet NG77NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

Technique(s)

Organisation

Catherine Dagg

Date

Aug 2012

Map

Description

Archaeological work, in the form of a controlled strip, was carried out by C Dagg in 2012 during ground breaking work associated with the construction of a new house and garage at Fasaig, Gairloch, Wester Ross as a condition of planning consent. This revealed that the ground had not been previously cleared for vegetation or settlement, despite proximity to two hut circles. There was no evidence for any build up of soils before the commencement of peat formation. A shallow cut, probably associated with peat cutting at the east edge of the site was the only evidence for human activity. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 2012. Fasaich, Strath, Gairloch: Land 75m NW of 19 Fasaich, Plot 26: Erection of house and garage: Archaeological Controlled Strip. Unaffiliated. Digital.

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Record last edited

Aug 22 2013 3:34PM

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