EHG3521 - Metal detecting survey - Lochailort
Technique(s)
Organisation
CFA Archaeology Ltd
Date
March 2011
Description
A metal detector survey was conducted by members of the Scottish Detector Club on behalf of CFA Archaeology Ltd. The survey was conducted as a condition of planning consent for redevelopment of a former World War II military training camp. A wide variety of finds were recovered, 296 objects in total, including 84 spent bullets which will be subject to further analysis. A lead musket ball was also identified. A full listing of the finds can be found in the survey report. <1> <2> <3>
A 19th-20th century excavation assemblage from Lochailort (assumed to be from this survey) was submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 51/15) and disclaimed. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG25287 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Hills, C. 04/2011. Lochailort, Highland: Archaeological Metal Detecting Survey. CFA Archaeology Ltd. Digital.
- <2> SHG25288 Collection/Project Archive: Hills, C. 04/2011. Lochailort, Highland: Archaeological Metal Detecting Survey. CFA Archaeology Ltd. Digital.
- <3> SHG26670 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Anderson, S.. 2011. Lochailort, Highland: Archaeological Metal Detecting Survey: Post Excavation Archive Report. CFA Archaeology Ltd. Digital.
- <4> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 51/15.
Location
| Location | Fish farm, Lochailort |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NM 7670 8175 (342m by 216m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | NM78SE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG36636 Army camp, Lochailort (Monument)
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Record last edited
Feb 26 2020 2:57PM