Site Event/Activity record EHG77 - Walkover Survey - Pityoulish Estate-Craig Pityoulish

Location

Location Craig Pityoulish and Craiggowrie, Aviemore
Grid reference Centred NH 9425 1414 (4404m by 2354m)
Map sheet NH91SW
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS
Geographical Area BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

Technique(s)

Organisation

Headland Archaeology Ltd

Date

25 June 1999

Map

Description

The survey covers an area of approximately 4.8 kmĀ² on the northern slopes of Craig Pityoulish and Craiggowrie and the intervening valleys some 3 km northeast of Aviemore, Highland. The area covered supports several distinct vegetation types which impacted strongly on the level of survey possible in the different zones. After an initial deskbased survey, the survey area was walked systematically and all features of archaeological interest were described. Detailed survey was undertaken using a Total Station EDM. Photographs, including both prints and transparencies were taken of selected features to illustrate site location, nature and condition, as appropriate. Vegetation cover was a major factor in the completeness of the survey data. Dense juniper scrub, conifer plantations and rank heather covered much of the site and it is likely that some sites have been obscured. Boundaries evident in the field often differed significantly from those on the maps provided. In such cases the limits of survey as marked on the maps were taken as the boundary. Weather conditions during survey were dry and clear. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland M/Holden T. 1999. Forestry Survey: Pityoulish Estate - Craig Pityoulish and Craiggowrie, Aviemore, Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. 01/07/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF).

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Record last edited

Sep 5 2017 11:31AM

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