Archaeology

Since 2021 we’ve been working with AOC Archaeology Group to investigate how land across the onshore development area has been used over time. Their work began with a geophysical survey from the Skipsea landfall along the onshore export cable route to the proposed converter stations, followed by three seasons of trial trenching.

These investigations have helped us avoid sensitive archaeological areas, including the deserted medieval village at Nunkeeling and areas of prehistoric and likely Romano-British settlement remains in the vicinity of Skipsea. They also help us to be better prepared to examine any finds during construction.

So far the work shows people have been active in the area across a wide span of history and we will share new discoveries with the local community as analysis continues.

To learn more about what has been found in the landscape so far, please read our blogs:

• Pre-history
• Romans
• Early Medieval
• Medieval

Archaeological excavations are currently taking place in the vicinity of landfall and will start in locations along the onshore export cable route during 2027.