EHG381 - DBA & Walkover survey - proposed wind farm, Achkeepster, Caithness

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Organisation

Janet Hooper

Date

Feb 2001

Description

A desk based assessment and walkover survey was undertaken by J Hooper in February 2001 prior to a proposed windfarm development at Achkeepster, Caithness. Whilst all exsisting sites were visited, several unrecorded archaeological remains, including five hut circles and a possible burnt mound, were also identified. In total 37 groups of archaeological remains were identified either on the ground or in the documentary record creating a picture of a densely occupied landscape, inhabited from prehistoric times onwards. Several mitigation measures were suggseted, including a 50m buffer exclusion zone for all archaeological features and a redesign of the layout of the wind farm to protect and lower the impact on the cultural heritage resources. <1> NOTE: the grid references of the sites in the report should be used wirth caution as many appear to be inaccurate, probably due to problems with the accuracy of GPS at the time [IS-L 01/03/2022].

Sources/Archives (52)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Hooper, J.. 02/2001. Achkeepster, Caithness, Location of Proposed Windfarm: An Archaeological Assessment. Janet Hooper. 27/03/2001. Paper and Digital.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Tormsdale, from N.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <3> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Proposal area, looking SE from Tormsdale.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <4> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 1, from SW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <5> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 1, from SW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <6> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 2, from W.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <7> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 2, from W.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <8> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 2, from NW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <9> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 3, enclosure wall from E.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <10> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Looking S across Tormsdale, (Sites 3-7).. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <11> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 3, E compartment of main building from WNW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <12> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 4, building from E.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <13> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 6, detail of E compartment of main building from N.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <14> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 6, compartment from NW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <15> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 6, possible kiln from NW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <16> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 6, conjunction of building and field wall, from W.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <17> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 8, ?head-dyke from N.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <18> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Temporary anemometer mast, with Tulach Beag in background (Site 9), from E.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <19> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 8, ?head-dyke from N, and trenches cut for anemometer stays.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <20> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 12 (Tulach Mor), from Tulach Beag, from N.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <21> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 9, damage to NW chamber.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <22> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 9, summit of broch from SE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <23> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 9, summit of broch mound from SE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <24> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 10, from S.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <25> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 10, from SE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <26> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 11, from SE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <27> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 8, from SE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <28> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 8, from NW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <29> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 12, long view from N.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <30> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 12, from S.. colour slide. . Original & digital.
  • <31> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 12, from S.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <32> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 12, quarrying from E.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <33> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 12, quarrying from E.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <34> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 13, turf footings from S.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <35> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 13, detail of central compartment from N.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <36> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 10, site 14 from N.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <37> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 15, from SW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <38> Image/Photograph(s): Hopper, J.. 2001. Site 15, from SE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <39> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 16, from S.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <40> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 16, from S.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <41> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 17, from SE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <42> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 17, from SE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <43> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 19, view S from entrance.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <44> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 20, general view of main longhouse from NE.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <45> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 20, detail of cruck.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <46> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 20, general view of main longhouse from S.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
  • <47> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 20, general view of main longhouse from S.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <48> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 5, from E.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
  • <49> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 26, from W.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <50> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 20, detail of slab-built field wall from N.. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
  • <51> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 22, from S.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.
  • <52> Image/Photograph(s): Hooper, J.. 2001. Site 23, detail of E end of building from SW.. Colour Slide. . Original & digital.

Map

Location

Location Achkeepster, Caithness
Grid reference Centred ND 1528 5013 (4590m by 5503m)
Map sheet ND15SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish WATTEN
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Related Monuments/Buildings (19)

  • Building - Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Drove stance - E of Achkeepster, Baledavist (Monument)
  • Farmstead - Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Farmstead - Achvidigo (Monument)
  • Hollow way - Bognagee (Monument)
  • Hut circles - Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Mound - Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Mybster (Place)
  • Possible burnt mound - Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Sheep fold - Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Sheep fold, Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Sheep fold, Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Sheep shelter, Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Sheepfold - Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Sheepfold, Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Sheepfold, Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Township, Tormsdale (Monument)
  • Turf dykes - Achkeepster (Monument)
  • Well of Baldevist (Monument)

Record last edited

Mar 1 2022 12:39PM

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