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Weelies Taing Inter-Tidal Survey |
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Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology unpublished report series
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orkneyre1-195198_1.pdf (3 MB)
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Report (in Series)
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| Abstract: |
A coastal and inter-tidal survey was conducted in the area of Weelie's Taing on Papa Westray employing a differential Global Navigation Satellite System (dGNSS) to record man-made features in the shallow water and above High Water Mark (HWM). Dry-suit wading around the harbour allowed examination of the submerged sediment and make-up of the structures. Some stripping of seaweed was required to expose features in order to understand whether they were constructed or of natural origin. A coastal and inter-tidal walkover of the surrounding bay of North Wick (from The Cletts to Surhoose Taing) also took place to locate the sites in their maritime landscape setting. The survey was conducted around spring low tides to maximize the area that could be surveyed, and during early spring to avoid conflict with seal pups. During the higher stages of tide the areas above the high-tide mark were investigated. |
| Author: |
M Littlewood
Edward Pollard
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| Publisher: |
Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology
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| Other Person/Org: |
Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Orkney Islands Council (OASIS Reviewer)
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| Year of Publication: |
2014
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| Locations: |
| Site: |
Weelies Taing |
| County: |
Orkney |
| Parish: |
WESTRAY |
| Country: |
Scotland |
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Grid Reference: 350400, 1053500 (Easting, Northing)
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| OASIS Id: |
orkneyre1-195198 |
| OBIB: |
381 |
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| Note: |
PDF report of inter-tidal survey of Weelies Taing with background research on surrounding area, surveyed feeatures on Weelies Taing and surrounding area, conclusions, figures and photographs.
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| Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |
