Site Event/Activity record EHG4399 - DBA and walkover survey - proposed Cia-Aig Hydroelectric Scheme
Location
| Location | Eastern end of Loch Arkaig, Lochaber |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NN 1797 9045 (1007m by 3277m) |
| Map sheet | NN19SE |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | KILMALLIE |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Catherine Dagg
Date
Aug 2008
Description
A desk-based assessment and field survey were carried out by C Dagg in August 2008 in advance of a proposed hydroelectric scheme on the river of the Cia Aig (Abhainn Chia-aig) located at the eastern end of Loch Arkaig, approximately 15 km north of Fort William. The survey revealed a drove road, a shieling site, a building and the cia-aig bridge. Two historical sites were also identified including 'the Witch's Cauldron' and 'Prince Charlie's Cave'. Only the shieling site and the building were considered to be close enough to be impacted by the development. Careful design and marking of the sites was recommended to help minimise damage. <1>
The results of the DBA and survey were used to inform an environmental statement submitted in support of a planning apllication for the scheme. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26842 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C.. 2008. Cia-Aig Hydro-Electric Scheme, Kilmallie, Inverness-shire: Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Evaluation. Catherine Dagg. Digital.
- <2> SHG24303 Text/Report/Environmental Statement: Dagg, C.. 2008. Cia-Aig Hydroelectric Scheme: Environmental Statement: Cultural Heritage chapter. Catherine Dagg. . Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Nov 10 2015 3:21PM