EHG126 - Walkover survey - Leanachan Forest

Technique(s)

Organisation

Wordsworth Archaeological Services

Date

Feb 1999

Description

A rapid assessment of the archaeological potential was conducted for the site of the proposed Lochaber Centre, Leanachan Forest, Fort William. Such an assessment was a condition of the consent for this development laid down by the Planning Department, Highland Council. However this condition had been ignored and development of the site had already started. The archaeological assessment was carried out at the earliest opportunity, meaning a detailed deskbound study was not feasible. The survey was undertaken in extremely squally conditions in blustery showers. However this is not thought to have affected the survey, as the ground had already been severely disturbed by machining. The extent of machining was such that little of the original topography was now visible, which prevented the archaeological potential of this area being fully established. <1>

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Location

Location Leanachan Forest, Fort William
Grid reference Centred NN 1624 7790 (430m by 600m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NN17NE
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish KILMONIVAIG
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Cup-marked stone - 'Clach Bhiorach', Creag Dhubh-Bheag, Leanachan (Monument)

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Record last edited

May 7 2024 4:12PM

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