Project

Date 1 February 2014 - 24 February 2014

Event ID 1152664

Category Project

Type Project

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1152664

An archaeological evaluation has been carried out by CFA Archaeology Ltd (CFA) using information provided by the Dumfries and Galloway Historic Environment Record (HER). A desk-based study was undertaken in order to assess the archaeological potential of the proposed development area. No intrusive site investigation work was undertaken during the assessment. A desk-based study was undertaken in order to assess the archaeological potential of the proposed development area. No intrusive site investigation work was undertaken during the assessment. Fifteen cultural heritage features have been identified within the study area. The construction works will involve the extension of the substation. No known cultural heritage features will be directly impacted by the proposed development works.

Information from Hannah Tweedie, CFA Archaeology Ltd., February 2014

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Event	Type	Subtype	Notes	Date
1152655	RECORDING	WATCHING BRIEF	Built 1737. 2-arch stone bridge spanning River Dee on Tongland/Kirkcudbright parish boundaries. 2 segmental arches, 100ft approx span in all including central pier. V-cutwater buttresses flank arches to both elevations; possibly partially rebuilt or quoin-stones recut. Narrow rubble voussoirs, rubble soffit and abutments. Dressed stone to cutwaters and base of central pier. Rubble parapets rebuilt and now cantilevered out to give footpaths each side. Original width of carriageway 10ft approx. Parapet with sandstone coping and slightly splayed embrasures terminating in pyramidal capstone. [...]	1 February 2014
1152665	RECORDING	WATCHING BRIEF	Tongland Power Station is Category A Listed (Official name: Galloway Electric Power Scheme, Tongland Power Station, Surge Tower and Valve House, including Boundary Walls (Index No. 17126). It dates from the 1930s. [...]	1 February 2014
1152656	RECORDING	WATCHING BRIEF	The iron tongue or lamella is missing. On the right underside arm, below the bow, is a punchmark bearing the initials AG. At present it is unknown what / who AG refers to, although a box made for containing a set of trumps in the NMS collections bears the same initials. The shape of the instrument is considered to be consistent with a 17th century date. The item was claimed as treasure trove and allocated to Stewartry museum. [...]	1 February 2014

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