Site Event/Activity record EHG4168 - Geophysical Survey - Spittal AC & DC Converter Substation
Location
| Location | Spittal Mains, Halkirk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1549 5554 (686m by 821m) |
| Map sheet | ND15NE |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
West Yorkshire Archaeological Services (WYAS)
Date
March 2014
Description
A geophysical (magnetometer) survey covering approximately 27ha was carried out by West Yorkshire Archaeology Service on behalf of Headland Archaeology at the preferred location of the proposed Caithness Converter Station, south of Halkirk. Anomalies indicative of quarrying / infilling, drainage / land improvement, post-medieval agricultural activity and geological variation were identified. No anomalies of obvious archaeological potential were identified. On the basis of the magnetic survey the archaeological potential of the site was considered to be low. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG26325 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sam Harrison & Alistair Webb. 2014. Spittal AC & DC Converter Substation: Geophysical Survey. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Oct 8 2014 2:21PM