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The aim was to record any archaeological remains at the wind farm site during construction.

June 11, 2026Open Access

Baillie Hill Wind Farm: Watching Brief Basic Report

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The aim was to record any archaeological remains at the wind farm site during construction.
Conducted an archaeological watching brief during wind farm construction near Thurso.
The work was guided by Highland Council and the Highland Council Archaeology Unit.
Followed policies outlined in SPP (2010) and PAN42 (1994).
No significant archaeological features were encountered during the brief.
No artefacts were found at the development site.

Abstract

An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group on behalf of Baillie Wind Farm Ltd. during the construction of a wind farm near Westfield, Thurso. The scope of the works was primarily determined by Highland Council as advised by Highland Council Archaeology Unit (HCAU), in keeping with the policies outlined in SPP (2010) and PAN42 (1994), in order to record the extent and significance of any archaeological remains which may be present within the development area. Neither significant archaeological features nor artefacts were encountered during the watching brief.

Baillie Hill Wind Farm: Watching Brief Basic Report

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