Carcant Wind Farm

A programme of archaeological works was carried out at

Carcant Wind Farm. The initial phase of works was carried out

in 2006 and consisted of a reconnaissance survey. The

reconnaissance survey identified ten sites consisting of a wall

and gate pillar, an enclosure, two quarry scoops, two cairns, a

raised circular platform of possible prehistoric date, two

drystone field walls and an area of probable peat workings.

With the possible exception of the circular platform, the

features identified are thought to relate to 19th/20th century

agricultural improvements.

Subsequent phases of work consisted of a series of watching

briefs, an evaluation and a further reconnaissance survey along

the proposed line of an electrical cable route. The

reconnaissance survey identified a further length of dry-stone

wall and the denuded remains of an enclosure, which is

depicted on the First Edition 6” Ordnance Survey map of 1854.

The watching briefs and evaluation did not lead to the

identification of any archaeological features.

Source: CFA Archaeology

Funder: Airtricity Ltd

CFA Archaeology conducted a watching brief on the excavation of twelve test pits carried out as part of ground investigation works in advance of construction of a wind farm at Carcant, Moorfoot Hills, Scottish Borders.

The test pits were excavated using a a mechanical excavatior. The topsoil was removed using a smooth-bladed bucket to reveal the subsoil suface in order to identify any archaeological remains. A toothed bucket was used to excavate below the sub-surface. The test pits all measured approximately 2m x 2m in plan and were dug to a maximum depth of 3m.

No archaeological finds or features were encountered during the excavation of the test pits.

Source: CFA Archaeology Ltd.

Funder: Airtricity Ltd

A programme of archaeological works was carried out at Carcant Wind

Farm. The initial phase of works was carried out in 2006 and consisted of

a reconnaissance survey. The reconnaissance survey identified ten sites

consisting of a wall and gate pillar, an enclosure, two quarry scoops, two

cairns, a raised circular platform of possible prehistoric date, two drystone

field walls and an area of probable peat workings. Subsequent phases of

work during construction involved the fencing off of the enclosure, two

cairns and platform. A watching brief was also undertaken during the

excavation of a borrow pit. The watching brief on the borrow pit did not

lead to the identification of any archaeological features.

Source: CFA Archaeology Ltd

Funder: Airtricity Holdings Ltd