Tongland Power Station, Transformer Station
Electricity Sub Station (Modern)
Site Name Tongland Power Station, Transformer Station
Classification Electricity Sub Station (Modern)
Alternative Name(s) Tongland Works; River Dee; Galloway Hydro-electric Scheme
Canmore ID 276574
Site Number NX65SE 86.02
NGR NX 69479 53669
NGR Description Centred NX 69479 53669
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/276574
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Tongland
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Stewartry
- Former County Kirkcudbrightshire
NX65SE 86.02 centred 69479 53669
Project (1 February 2014 - 24 February 2014)
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
