EHG3477 - Trial trenching - Beauly substation (Phase 1)

Technique(s)

Organisation

Glasgow University (GUARD)

Date

May 2010

Description

The first phase of an archaeological evaluation was carried out by Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD), on behalf of Scottish and Southern Energy on a strip of land proposed for development on the southern edge of Beauly Substation, near Wester Balblair, Highland. The trial trench evaluation investigated 10% of the total (available) area proposed for development (c. 5000 m²). No significant archaeological features were encountered during the evaluation and consequently no further mitigation work is proposed. <1> Still awaiting final report.

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Location Beauly Substation, Wester Balblair, Beauly
Grid reference Centred NH 5076 4463 (128m by 80m) (11 map features)
Map sheet NH54SW
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

External Links (0)

Record last edited

Feb 7 2023 12:29PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.