Site Event/Activity record EHG1313 - Palaeoecological core sampling - Farr Wind Farm, Farr, Inverness

Location

Location Farr, Inverness
Grid reference Centred NH 7284 2903 (56m by 56m)
Map sheet NH72NW
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY
Civil Parish MOY AND DALAROSSIE
Geographical Area INVERNESS

Technique(s)

Organisation

CFA Archaeology Ltd

Date

April 2005

Map

Description

A palaeoecological assessment of 16 pollen samples was carried out by CFA Archaeology in October 2005 at the location of the proposed development site of Farr Wind Farm, Inverness. The results, in part, displayed evidence potentially reinforcing the decline of Elm in c.3,300 - 2,950 cal yrs BC generally believed to have been brought about by Duch Elm disease. There was little indication of later prehistoric clearance of Birch / Hazel woodland at or near the site. The presence of hemp pollen may suggest local activity. The charcoal record may also indicate human activity. The presence of sphagnum throughout the core profile suggested relatively wet conditions throughout. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report: McCulloch, R. 2005. Palaeoecological Asessment of Peat: Farr Wind farm: Stage 2 report. CFA Archaeology Ltd. . .

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Record last edited

Aug 25 2014 3:15PM

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