EHG3369 - Excavation, West Borrodale (A830 improvements)
Technique(s)
Organisation
CFA Archaeology Ltd
Date
2005
Description
An ‘L’ shaped trench measuring 70m east west by 28m north south at the east side and 18m north south at the west side, was opened by machine, in an area in which previous evaluation trenches had recorded a number of stone features. The truncated elements of a prehistoric settlement were recorded. Further post excavation work is planned. <1>
A post-excavation archive report was produced, combining work from West and East Borrodale. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22428 Text/Report: Suddaby, I and White, R. 02/2006. A830 Upgrading - Loch nan Uamh to Arisaig, Lochaber. CFA Archaeology Ltd. . Digital. pp.13-17.
- <2> SHG25074 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Suddaby, I. 2008. A multi-period site at Borrodale, Lochaber, Highland, excavated in advance of the A830(T) Upgrading, Loch Nan Uamh to Arisaig: Post-Excavation Archive Report. CFA Archaeology Ltd. . Digital (scanned as PDF).
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NM 69429 85133 (70m by 33m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | NM68NE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG54056 Prehistoric settlement evidence, Borrodale (Monument)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG1373 A830 Upgrading: Loch nan Uamh to Arisaig, Lochaber
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG3373 Monitoring of Topsoil Stripping and Excavation, Borrodale West
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Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 11:53AM