Site Event/Activity record EHG90 - Field inspection - Kirkton Quarry by Melvich
Location
| Location | Kirkton Quarry, Melvich, Sutherland |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8908 6311 (257m by 165m) |
| Map sheet | NC86SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Centre for Field Archaeology, University of Edinburgh
Date
19/12/97
Description
An archaeological field inspection was undertaken by CFA on 2 December for the proposed extension of sand and gravel working at Kirkton Quarry, near Melvich, Sutherland. The field inspection was designed to identify and evaluate any upstanding archaeological monuments visible within the proposed development area, in order to assess the likely impact of the development on this heritage, and to propose appropriate mitigation measures. The results of this work suggest that no sites of archaeological significance exist within the area of proposed mineral extraction. Three sites identified within the development area are of recent origin and are not envisaged as being of archaeological significance. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG21335 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Strachan R J. 1997. Kirkton Quarry, Sutherland: Archaeological Field Inspection. Centre for Field Archaeology, Univ of Edinburgh. . .
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG29428 Kirkton Quarry (Monument)
Record last edited
Jun 30 2016 3:29PM