EHG3185 - Desk-based assessment and walkover survey - Wathegar Wind Farm
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Organisation
Janet Hooper
Date
October 2009
Description
A desk-based assessment and walkover survey was conducted as part of an environmental impact assessment for a new wind farm. There were no previously recorded archaeological sites within the proposal area. Five sheepfolds were identified on the ground but no features of archaeological significance were recognised during the field survey. Only one potential archaeological site was identified on the aerial photographs but this could not be confirmed on the ground. In addition, several groups of buildings were identified from historic mapping in the Thuster croft area, none of which would be affected by the proposals. It seems probable that the development will have little impact on the archaeological resource of this area. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Location
| Location | Proposed windfarm, Wathegar |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 28434 51077 (2540m by 2384m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | ND25SE |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- MHG53411 Circular sheepfold, Wathegar (Monument)
- MHG53412 Circular sheepfold, Wathegar (Monument)
- MHG53413 Circular sheepfold, Wathegar (Monument)
- MHG53416 Circular sheepfold, Wathegar (Monument)
- MHG53417 Circular sheepfold, Wathegar (Monument)
- MHG53410 Farmstead, Upper Wathegar (Monument)
- MHG53414 Possible sheepfold and enclosure, Wathegar (Monument)
- MHG53415 Stone clearance heap, Wathegar (Monument)
External Links (4)
- http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/files/225CAD6C726F2EFA3DF7F2488B67EB38/pdf/document-41094.pdf (View Figure 11.1 (Archaeological Sites within the Site Boundary) on Highland Council Public Access (page 3 of linked document))
- http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/files/28D99185DB328CDA85B9940DA246D49F/pdf/document-41212.pdf (View Chapter 11 (Cultural Heritage) on Highland Council Public Access)
- http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/files/39C557745C76873D7FBE449FB2B44782/pdf/document-41354.pdf (View Appendix 11.1 (Gazetteer of Sites) on Highland Council Public Access)
- http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/files/B2F117E5694066A9F343B1FA9DF44283/pdf/document-41357.pdf (View Appendix 11.2 (Sources Consulted) on Highland Council Public Access)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 11:21AM