EHG1373 - A830 Upgrading: Loch nan Uamh to Arisaig, Lochaber

A programme of archaeological excavations and recording was undertaken by CFA Archaeology Ltd (CFA) between September and November 2005. These took place within the corridor of the proposed A830 Fort William to Mallaig Trunk Road upgrading, between Loch Nan Uamh in the south-east and Arisaig in the north-west. The work was commissioned by Historic Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Significant sites at Arisaig, Borrodale and Lochan Torr na Nighinn (Brunary Burn) were excavated, with additional work being undertaken at a number of other sites of less significance. <1> As a follow up to the 2005 work, a monitored topsoil strip was carried out in July and August 2007, targeted on areas that had previously been shown to be of archaeological sensitivity. <2> This record represents the 'parent record' for a number of different watching briefs and programmes of excavation which were undertaken along the A830 route. Please refer to 'children' records for details of individual Events. Where no substantial further fieldwork was undertaken, Monument records have been attached directly to this Event. <3> The excavation assemblage from the project is listed in the NMS catalogue under Acc. No. 2012.11. <4>