EHG5551 - DBA and topographic survey - Crofts 264 & 276, Achnacarnin, Assynt

A desktop assessment and site survey were undertaken by Historic Assynt in 2018 of the archaeological features on Croft 264 & 276 Achnacarnin, Assynt in the area covered by Planning Application 18/00934/FUL. The site was surveyed using a plane table to map the various features within the proposed development area along with photographs and a visual assessment. The Plane Table was sited at NC04727 32159 close to the northern end of structure B and all the visible archaeological features mapped. The central area where it is proposed that a house will be built is empty of features apart from a clearance cairn (F). Surrounding the central area are the seriously degraded remains of two buildings (A & B), a small enclosure (C) parts of another enclosure (D) with attached structure (E). Both these latter features extend onto the neighbouring croft to the west. The clearance cairn (F) is the only feature which lies directly under the proposed house site. However, during construction care will need to be taken to ensure that those features closest to the proposed house site are not damaged any further. <1>