What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the presence of buried archaeological deposits during pipeline rehabilitation works.

April 16, 2026Open Access

Roster to Occumster Mains Rehabilitation Archaeological Watching Brief Data Structure Report

CMCallum MurrayOxford Archaeology PRPatrick RowanOxford Archaeology

Key Points

To assess the presence of buried archaeological deposits during pipeline rehabilitation works.
Monitored excavation activities over two periods in July and November 2023.
Conducted observations in two designated areas of pipeline trenching.
Documented and reported on any potential archaeological remains found during excavations.
No evidence of buried archaeological remains was observed during the watching brief.
No further archaeological monitoring was deemed necessary for the pipeline works.

Abstract

An archaeological watching brief was required by the Scottish Water, during pipework rehabilitation between Roster and Occumster in Caithness. The requirement had arisen as the development site is located in an area with potential for the survival of buried archaeological deposits. Over two separate periods of excavation in July and November 2023, two areas of pipeline trenching was monitored. Despite the potential for buried archaeological remains no evidence was observed and as a result no further archaeological monitoring was required for the remainder of these works.

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