What question did this study set out to answer?

To monitor archaeological activity during cable installation between St Fergus and Peterhead Power Stations.

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April 18, 2026Open Access

Watching Brief at Peterhead GI Pits

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To monitor archaeological activity during cable installation between St Fergus and Peterhead Power Stations.
Conducted a watching brief over two days in December 2024
Monitored excavation activities at TP29 - TP36
Collected and analyzed any artefacts found during fieldwork
Only one artefact, a natural flint, was recovered
The flint was determined to be of no archaeological significance
No further archaeological features were encountered, indicating minimal archaeological impact

Abstract

An archaeological Watching Brief was commission by SSEN on TP29 - TP36 in advance of a new cable running from St Fergus Power Station to Peterhead Power Station. Fieldwork was undertaken between 9th and 10th December 2024. The work took place in cold weather with low sun. During the watching brief only one artefact was recovered from the site. On further analysis this was a natural flint and therefore not of archaeological significance. No further archaeological features were encountered, therefore no further work is recommended.

Watching Brief at Peterhead GI Pits

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