Site Event/Activity record EHG4256 - Evaluation and building survey - former Achnacarry Commando Camp
Location
| Location | Achnacarry, Spean Bridge, Lochaber |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NN 1771 8794 (337m by 50m) |
| Map sheet | NN18NE |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services (RoCAS)
Date
May 2014
Description
An archaeological evaluation and building survey of a WWll-era shooting butt was carried out on in May 2014 by RoCAS on behalf of the Lochaber Archaeological Society in the grounds of Achnacarry Castle, Achnacarry, Spean Bridge. The work was carried out as part of a project designed to highlight the pivotal role that Achnacarry Estate and other parts of Lochaber played in the wartime training of 25,000 elite troops. The purpose of the archaeological evaluation was to assess one of a pair of shooting butts which, during wartime training, had contained targets used for shooting practice. The stratigraphy of the trench allowed conclusions to be drawn about the phases of use. Numerous and various bullets were recovered during excavation. The building survey was carried out to record the location and extent of what was thought to be a former guard room. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG26493 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fraser, L. & Peteranna, M.. 2014. Achnacarry Commando Camp, Achnacarry, Spean bridge: Archaeological Evaluation: Final Report. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services (RoCAS). Digital.
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Record last edited
Jun 24 2015 11:51AM