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Links of Noltland Geophysical, Auger and Topographic Survey
Date July 2001 - August 2001
Event ID 1167898
Category Project
Type Project
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1167898
HY 428 493 A programme of geophysical, auger and topographic survey and excavation were carried out in July and August 2001 within an area of known archaeological potential currently under threat from erosion and rabbit burrowing (see DES 2000, 69). The work investigated sites within a deflating dune system, part of which is in Guardianship. Several sites of probable prehistoric date were recorded and at least one previously unrecorded structure, a probable Bronze Age house, was discovered through geophysical survey.
A rectilinear stone structure, tentatively identified as a possible burial cairn, was fully excavated and proved to be a post-medieval structure, possibly associated with kelp working. Trial trenching was carried out on three prehistoric houses, the results indicating that at least two are well preserved. The project has pinpointed the location and condition of the surviving archaeological remains, and provided data with which to formulate a management strategy.
Sponsors: Historic Scotland, Orkney Islands Council, Orkney Archaeological Trust, University of York.
H Moore, G Wilson and J Barrett 2001
