Site Event/Activity record EHG4108 - Excavation - Burn of Whilk, Caithness
Location
| Location | Burn of Whilk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3077 4077 (26m by 27m) |
| Map sheet | ND34SW |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
AOC Archaeology Group
Date
Sept 2012
Description
In order to evaluate the efficiency of a LiDAR survey in detecting and accurately representing archaeological remains at Yarrows and Burn of Whilk, Caithness, (see EHG4100) a programme of walkover ground observation survey was carried out by AOC Archaeology Group in August 2012 (see EHG4104). In order to test the identification of Sites 40-44 as a hut-circle group and associated cairns, a small excavation was undertaken on each of Sites 42A (hut circle) and 43 (cairn) in September 2012. The results demonstrated that LiDAR survey is a highly effective means of recording archaeological landscapes, detecting sites and monuments that are not visible at ground level and adding to the recorded extents of many previously known monuments. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG26271 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G. & Douglas, C.. 2012. LiDAR Survey at Burn of Whilk: Ground Truth Survey and Trial Excavation. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
May 21 2014 11:35AM