EHG276 - DBA and walkover survey - Water mains, Stemster-Haster-Reiss-Toftcarl, Caithness

Technique(s)

Organisation

Catherine Dagg

Date

Nov 2000

Description

An archaeological assessment, consisting of a desk-based assessment and a walkover survey was carried out by C Dagg along the proposed route of three sections of water main between Stemster and Haster and Reiss and Haster and Toftcarl, Caithness. No new archaeological sites were discovered during the walkover survey. It was considered that at only four locations along the whole length of the proposed water main was it considered that any mitigating action would be necessary. <1>

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Location

Location
Grid reference Centred ND 2571 5412 (16550m by 16923m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND25SE
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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  • Enclosure, Uaigh Mhurcha Riabhaich (Monument)
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  • Milton (Monument)
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  • Possible Broch, Tannach Mains (Monument)
  • Ruinous Building, Stemster (Monument)
  • School, Stemster (Monument)
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  • Stemster (Monument)
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Oct 17 2014 3:13PM

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