EHG1552 - Archaeological and palaeoenvironmental assessment - Churchton Bay, Raasay
Technique(s)
Organisation
CFA Archaeology Ltd
Date
Jan and Feb 2007
Description
A palaeoenvironmental assessment of inter-tidal peat within Clachan Harbour, Raasay, was conducted in advance of the construction of a new ferry terminal. The work comprised an inter-tidal peat appraisal. Four marker pegs were place at strategic locations for the purpose of monitoring future erosion. Test pits were then excavated every 5m to the north, east and south of MP2 and MP3, and were randomly placed to the west of MP2. The pits were excavated down to the surface of the peat. Four areas of peat and relict tree stumps which were most at risk from erosion were cordoned off and numbered F1 to F4 and were the subject of further investigation (see EHG3073). <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22550 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cressey, M, Dawson, S, Richardson, P and White, R. 02/2007. Clachan Harbour, Churchton Bay, Raasay: an Archaeological and Palaeonvironmental Assessment of an Intertidal Peat Deposit. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 01/03/2007. Digital.
- <2> SHG24795 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cressey, M, Dawson, S and White, R. 06/2010. Early Holocene relative sea-level changes at Clachan Harbour, Raasay, Scottish Hebrides. CFA Archaeology Ltd. Digital.
Location
| Location | Clachan Harbour, Churchton Bay, Raasay |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NG 54460 36413 (77m by 77m) (5 map features) |
| Map sheet | NG53NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG52892 Lithic scatter - Clachan Harbour (Monument)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (2)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Feb 23 2023 1:22PM