Site Event/Activity record EHG4359 - DBA and walkover survey - proposed Achlachan Wind Farm

Location

Location Near Halkirk, Caithness
Grid reference Centred ND 1531 5213 (2688m by 1856m)
Map sheet ND15SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Technique(s)

Organisation

Headland Archaeology Ltd

Date

Aug 2012

Map

Description

A DBA and walkover survey were carried out by Headland Archaeology Ltd in August 2012 in advance of a proposed wind farm development at Achlachan, near Halkirk, Caithness. The application covered an area of approximately 135ha, approximately 6km south of Halkirk. The DBA revealed evidence of prehistoric activity including a hut circle, a possible cairn and a Scheduled broch. The majority of other features were of post-medieval date and related to agricultural practices. There were 20 scheduled monuments within a 5km boundary of the proposed turbine location. The walkover survey was limited to the inner study area. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Environmental Statement: Headland Archaeology Ltd. 2013. Achlachan Wind Farm: Environmental Statement: Cultural Heritage chapter. Headland Archaeology Ltd. . Digital.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Record last edited

Jul 5 2016 12:19PM

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