EHG6344 - DBA and walkover survey - water main rationalisation project, Culburnie, Kiltarlity

An archaeological desk-based assessment and walkover survey were carried out by West Coast Archaeology Services in 2024 on behalf of Scottish Water in advance of a water main rationalisation project located at Lonbuie and Culburnie, to the west-northwest of Kiltarlity, near Beauly, Highland. The work was undertaken to assess the nature and extent of any archaeological sites likely to be affected within the areas outlined for the proposed water main rehab project and site of a new pumping station, in order to inform recommendations for the protection and management of any sites recovered. The desk-based assessment and investigation of aerial imagery covering the areas, identified a small number of archaeological sites in close proximity to the proposed works, while the walkover survey confirmed the presence of these sites and identified new sites. The recovered sites all comprised stone field dykes and roadside revetting dykes. The archaeological features all dated to the post-medieval period and related to agricultural improvements and associated infrastructure in the area. Mitigation measures were proposed to safeguard the sites during the development works. <1>