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
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> SHG24285 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