Monument record MHG54062 - Possible settlement features, Borrodale East

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A scattered number of pit features and a drain were recorded E of Borrodale Burn.

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Grid reference Centred NM 6955 8506 (80m by 64m)
Map sheet NM68NE
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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A scattered number of pits, a drain and another feature were recorded during monitoring of work on the A830 improvements. Most of the features contains post-medieval pottery, although some lithic material was found. <1>

A post-excavation archive report discusses sites both E and W (see MHG54056) of the burn. The features recorded to the E probably represent post-medieval use of this area. <2>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Richardson, P. 06/2008. A830 Upgrading: Loch Nan Uamh to Arisaig, Lochaber, Highland: Archaeological Watching Brief. CFA Archaeology Ltd. Digital. pp. 6-7.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Suddaby, I. 2008. A multi-period site at Borrodale, Lochaber, Highland, excavated in advance of the A830(T) Upgrading, Loch Nan Uamh to Arisaig: Post-Excavation Archive Report. CFA Archaeology Ltd. . Digital (scanned as PDF).

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Record last edited

Jan 10 2011 1:13PM

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