EHG3150 - Desk-based assessment and walkover survey, East Durcha, Lairg
Technique(s)
Organisation
West Coast Archaeological Services
Date
January 2010
Description
A rapid walkover survey and desk-based assessment took place to establish the survival of visible archaeological sites within the boundaries of a proposed Rural Development Contract. The survey area consisted of approximately 12.3ha of gently rising hill ground on the lower southwest flanks of Cnoc a'Choire and Sron nan Larnachan. The locations of sites were established using a hand-held GPS. The work revealed the presence of at least five prehistoric hut circles along with associated field clearance cairns, as well features relating to more recent land division and cultivation. <1>
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Location
| Location | Land at East Durcha, near Lairg |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NC 50803 02030 (551m by 838m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | NC50SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- MHG53196 Boundary dyke, east of Durcha (Monument)
- MHG53193 Clearance cairns, east of Durcha (Monument)
- MHG53198 Clearance cairns, east of Durcha (Monument)
- MHG32576 Hut circle, east of Durcha (5 of 5) (Monument)
- MHG53194 Linear field clearance, east of Durcha (Monument)
- MHG53197 Peat cuttings, east of Durcha (Monument)
- MHG53192 Possible hut circle or clearance heap, east of Durcha (Monument)
- MHG53195 Stone revetment or dyke, east of Durcha (Monument)
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Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 11:16AM