Site Event/Activity record EHG4113 - Watching brief - proposed Burn of Whilk Wind Farm SI Works, Caithness
Location
| Location | Burn of Whilk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2929 4008 (2075m by 3780m) |
| Map sheet | ND24SE |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
AOC Archaeology Group
Date
Dec 2012
Description
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group in 2012 with respect to initial site investigation works relating to a proposed wind farm at Burn of Whilk, near Wick, Caithness. This involved the monitoring of 115 site investigation trial pits and 23 plate test areas being excavated throughout the wind farm's proposed haul roads and turbine locations. Neither significant archaeological features nor artefacts were encountered. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG27286 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: AOC Archaeology Group. 2015. Burn of Whilk Wind Farm, Caithness - Archaeological Mitigation Works Basic Report. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital.
- <1> SHG26276 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Paton, K.. 2013. Burn of Whilk Wind Farm, Caithness: Archaeological Watching Brief (SI Works): Basic Report. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Jun 23 2016 3:15PM