EHG4652 - Walkover survey - proposed West Garty Windfarm, near Helmsdale
Technique(s)
Organisation
Wordsworth Archaeological Services
Date
June 1994
Description
A walkover survey was carried out by Wordsworth Archaeological Services in 1994 over the area of the the site of a proposed windfarm and its associated access track at West Garty, near Helmsdale. Although no evidence for any human settlement was seen in the areas chosen for the proposed turbine sites, at the head of the Westgarty Burn were the remains of an abandoned settlement. At least four rectangular buildings, all heavily obscured by heather and peat growth, were recorded. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Location
| Location | West Garty |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9755 1360 (3415m by 2012m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | NC91SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | LOTH |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG19701 Settlement - Westgarty Burn (Monument)
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Record last edited
May 25 2015 3:36PM