Balblair, Newhall Point
Field Drain(S) (Period Unassigned), Pit (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Balblair, Newhall Point
Classification Field Drain(S) (Period Unassigned), Pit (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Craggan House
Canmore ID 241903
Site Number NH76NW 110
NGR NH 7093 6700
NGR Description NH 7093 6700 and NH 70943 67026
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/241903
- Council Highland
- Parish Resolis
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
NH76NW 110 7093 6700
NH 7093 6700 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken as part of a house development in the vicinity of a number of archaeological sites, in particular lying to the S of the site of an 11th-century chapel (NH76NW 2). Features revealed included a number of field drains of rubble, clay and plastic pipe, and one small pit, possibly used for watering livestock.
Full report deposited in Highland SMR and the NMRS.
Sponsors: Mr Haldane and Ms Cooper.
S Farrell 2002
Archaeological Evaluation (January 2007)
NH 70943 67026 An evaluation was undertaken during January 2007 at Newhall Point prior to a planning application for a small house development. The site lies adjacent to the site of an 11th-century chapel (NH76NW 2). This follows from previous work (DES 2002, 77) conducted by the author to the S. Work in
January 2007 revealed no archaeological deposits or features.
Report deposited with Highland SMR and RCAHMS. Archive deposited with RCAHMS.
Funder: Mr and Mrs F Haldane.
