NOSWA South of Beauly Water Pipeline

Date May 2001

Event ID 998899

Category Project

Type Project

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A project of archaeological survey and evaluation was undertaken for Team Aquarius, on behalf of NOSWA by Headland Archaeology in advance of a water mains pipeline along Glen Urquhart, Highland. The proposed route runs from Tomich (NH 314 277) north to Cannich (NH 334 318) and then east towards Drumnadrochit where it splits to the north (NH 502 332) and south (NH 498 283). The proposed route is largely along the roadside but four stretches are through farmland or forestry. The survey comprised an initial desk based assessment to examine all available documentary and map sources prior to commencement of fieldwork, a walkover survey of the entire route and a watching brief on six trial pits highlighted as being in archaeologically sensitive areas by Highland Council’s Planning and Development Department Archaeological Officer. A full specification for the archaeological work was prepared by Highland Council.

Headland Archaeology 2001

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Event	Type	Subtype	Notes	Date
998927	RECORDING	FIELD VISIT	Irregular curvi-linear enclosure, of stone and soil. Ranges between 2 and 4 m wide, measuring roughly 40 m x 50 m. Has a gap, possibly for an old road in the SE curve. Has been truncated by a modern drain and may not be of antiquity. Lies 15 m from proposed route at nearest point. It is unlikely this feature would be affected by any pipe laying works. [...]	May 2001
998937	RECORDING	FIELD VISIT	A terrace cut into the side of a slope under a spur of rock to the east of the A833 just under 1 km north of the Garbeg farm entrance. Site is a platform with a possible structure - an alignment of stones at the northern end, forming a semi-circle (CP’s 5 and 6). Lies within 5 m of roadside and could be affected by pipe laying works. [...]	May 2001
998933	RECORDING	FIELD VISIT	Three stony concentrations at the west end of a field to the south east of the eastern entrance to Polmaily House Hotel. Lie on a slightly raised terrace above the river Enrick. May be either a clearance cairn or a house platform, with the two linear features representing a heavily robbed boundary wall. Lies 7 m from the road edge and it is unlikely this feature would be affected by any pipe laying works. [...]	May 2001

NOSWA South of Beauly Water Pipeline

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