Watching Brief

Date 1 October 2019

Event ID 1164845

Category Recording

Type Watching Brief

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1164845

ND 30982 94665 A programme of archaeological monitoring was undertaken prior to the construction of an extension to the Scapa Flow Visitor Centre, Lyness, Hoy, located upon the site of the former HMS Proserpine fleet base. This provided the opportunity to record the remains of a cooling tower which was to be partly removed during groundworks, enabling information to be gained about its character and construction. The programme also aimed to assess if any further archaeological remains were present on site. It was observed the area around the tower has been filled in and landscaped, probably in the 1980s and no further remains of archaeological significance relating to the fleet base or any other period were identified.

It is recommended that no further work on Site is necessary as part of the current scheme. However if for any reason, it becomes necessary to remove any further remains not thus far recorded (as detailed in this report), additional archaeological monitoring or intervention may be required.

The final decision as to the requirement for further work on the site rests with the Orkney Islands Council designated Planning Archaeologist.

Information from Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA).