Archaeological digs for offshore wind farms in Suffolk are set to begin next week. 

ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) contractors, MOLA-Wessex, will begin works in the parish of Aldeburgh next week to carry out archaeological investigations.

This campaign of works is to ensure that historical or cultural heritage present within the East Anglia ONE North and East Anglia TWO project area is identified and preserved for public record.

The work is set to take over 10 months, depending on the findings, and will involve the use of excavators, dumpers, rubber track matting and towable welfare units.

The work will only take place during working hours, from Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.

Campaign group founder was glad that these works were taking place.The campaign group founder, Fiona Gilmore, was glad that these works were taking place.  (Image: Charlotte Bond) Suffolk Energy Action Solutions (SEAS) had previously said that they were encouraged that the archaeological surveys were taking place, as they believe cabling will impact the county's environment, social health and wellbeing, the tourist economy and coastal communities.

Their founder Fiona Gilmore said one of the group's concerns was that the cables would be run through countryside that was rich in archaeological treasure.