Site Event/Activity record EHG4007 - Watching brief - Plot 2, Harpsdale, Halkirk

Location

Location Harpsdale
Grid reference Centred ND 1317 5510 (87m by 47m)
Map sheet ND15NW
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Technique(s)

Organisation

Highland Archaeology Services Ltd

Date

May 2012

Map

Description

An archaeological desk-based assessment and watching brief was undertaken by Highland Archaeology Services in 2012 in response to a planning condition during topsoil stripping for a new dwelling at plot 2, Harpsdale, Caithness. Despite the sites proximity to the known, but plough-damaged, broch nearby no archaeological features or artefacts were recorded and there were no recommendations for follow-up work. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Humphreys, P. & Wood, J.. 2012. Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness: Plot 2 Archaeological Watching Brief. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital.

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Record last edited

Apr 4 2014 3:41PM

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