EHG3312 - Desk-based Assessment and walkover survey - proposed windfarm at Camster

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CFA Archaeology Ltd

Date

June-July 2010

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Shot of location of Site 6 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70760 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 67, rig and furrow © CFA Archaeology. id: 70759 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 67, stone spread 2 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70758 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 67, stone spread 1 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70757 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 63, cairn after erection of buffer zone © CFA Archaeology. id: 70756 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 60 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70755 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 7, standing stone 2 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70754 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 7, standing stone 3 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70753 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 7, standing stone 1 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70752 (click to view a larger version of this image)

General shot of SE mound, Site 59, Lower Camster © CFA Archaeology. id: 70751 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Detail of slot in SE mound, Site 59, Lower Camster © CFA Archaeology. id: 70750 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 58, possible standing stone © CFA Archaeology. id: 70749 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 58, possible standing stone © CFA Archaeology. id: 70748 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 63, clearance cairn © CFA Archaeology. id: 70747 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 63, clearance cairn © CFA Archaeology. id: 70746 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 63, clearance cairn © CFA Archaeology. id: 70745 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of collapsed drystone wall adjacent to Site 63 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70744 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 63, Achairn Cottage © CFA Archaeology. id: 70743 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of modern quarry © CFA Archaeology. id: 70742 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 66 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70741 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Detail of Site 65, entranceway © CFA Archaeology. id: 70740 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 64, Thuster Mains © CFA Archaeology. id: 70739 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 64, Thuster Mains © CFA Archaeology. id: 70738 (click to view a larger version of this image)

General shot of modern quarry © CFA Archaeology. id: 70737 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of location of Site 62, Achairn Burn © CFA Archaeology. id: 70736 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of location of Site 61 © CFA Archaeology. id: 70735 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of location of Site 56 – amorphous natural feature © CFA Archaeology. id: 70734 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of location of Site 57, Upper Achairn © CFA Archaeology. id: 70733 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Shot of Site 66, quarry © CFA Archaeology. id: 70732 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Elevation of Site 5, Cnocan Buidhe © CFA Archaeology. id: 70731 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Elevation of Site 5, Cnocan Buidhe © CFA Archaeology. id: 70730 (click to view a larger version of this image)

General working shot showing forest rides © CFA Archaeology Ltd. id: 70729 (click to view a larger version of this image)

General working shot showing forest rides © CFA Archaeology. id: 70728 (click to view a larger version of this image)

General working shot showing forest rides © CFA Archaeology. id: 70727 (click to view a larger version of this image)

Documents (1)

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SHG24906_CamsterWindFarm_CFA.pdf — Fieldwork report © CFA Archaeology Ltd. id: 118631 (click to open this file in a new window)

Description

Desk-based research and a subsequent walkover survey were carried out by CFA Archaeology in 2010 to update an Environmental Statement previously produced in support of the proposed Camster Windfarm. The walkover survey took place within the forested areas prior to development. All individual features were recorded by scale plan, photographed and sketched. Grid references were taken with DGPS. Sites were fenced off with high visibility durable fencing materials with 20m buffer. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24906 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mitchell, S. and MacRae, F. 2010. Camster Windfarm, Near Wick, Caithness: Archaeological Photographic Survey, Desk Based Assessment and Walkover Survey. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 31/08/2010. Digital.

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100 m

Location

Location	Camster
Grid reference	Centred ND 2772 4866 (6358m by 5827m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND24NE
Operational Area	CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish	LATHERON
Civil Parish	WATTEN
Civil Parish	WICK
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

Related Monuments/Buildings (8)

MHG20253 Farmstead, Achairn Cottage (Monument)
MHG39235 Possible Standing Stone, Camster (Monument)
MHG53755 Ruined building, Achairn (Building)
MHG32230 Sheepfold, NE of Upper Achairn (Monument)
MHG1594 Shieling Hut, Upper Achairn (Monument)
MHG53756 Small field system, near Thuster Mains Farm (Monument)
MHG19199 Thuster Mains (Monument)
MHG42550 Thuster Mains (Monument)

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Record last edited

Nov 27 2014 11:44AM

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