Site Event/Activity record EHG4485 - Geotechnical survey - Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm (Development area)
Location
Location | The Moray Firth |
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Grid reference | Centred ND 4822 2883 (15367m by 18182m) |
Map sheet | ND42NE |
Unitary Authority | HIGHLAND |
Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Furgo GeoConsulting Ltd
Date
April - May 2010
Description
A total of five borehole samples were assessed from five locations across the proposed development area of Beatrice Wind Farm in the Moray Firth. The samples, provided by Furgo GeoConsulting Ltd., were assessed by Headland Archaeology to gauge whether the deposits contained any sediments of palaeoenvironmental potential, especially peats or sediments with high organic contents such as organic silts. After assessment the presence of fossil marine fauna and of organic bands in the stratigraphic record was established, indicating that there was some palaeoenvironmental potential within the recorded substrata. However, the absence of organic sediments such as peats also indicated that the potential for the presence of organic archaeological artefacts was low. The presence of residual flints and lithic artefacts located within the marne sediments remained a possibility. <1> <2>
Note: GIS data provides an indication of location, awaiting further information.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26489 Text/Report/Environmental Statement: Headland Archaeology. 2012. Beatrice offshore Wind farm: Environmental Statement. Arcus Renewable Energy Consulting Ltd. Digital.
- <2> SHG24350 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mynett, A., Joyce, T., and Timpany, S.. 2012. Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm: Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Baseline Technical Report. Headland Archaeology. . Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2015 3:27PM