Site Event/Activity record EHG478 - Watching brief at Wester Balvraid, Gleann Beag, Glenelg

Location

Location Land west of Balvraid Farm, Gleann Beag, Glenelg
Grid reference Centred NG 84356 16672 (46m by 47m) (Centred)
Map sheet NG81NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH

Technique(s)

Organisation

James Kenworthy

Date

2001?

Map

Description

A watching brief took place during the removal of topsoil prior to the construction of a house. The investigation revealed that the site of the new house lies on an artificial terrace comprising a revetted dump of river stones and gravel, probably post-medieval in date. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Kenworthy, J. 2001?. House construction and access track at Balvraid, Glenelg. Unaffiliated. 30/05/2001. Digital (scanned as PDF).

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Record last edited

Oct 17 2014 3:58PM

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