Sharpe, A. (2012). Velensaga Barton, St. Buryan, Cornwall: archaeological assessment of proposed wind turbine. Cornwall Archaeological Unit. https://doi.org/10.5284/1028330. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Velensaga Barton, St. Buryan, Cornwall: archaeological assessment of proposed wind turbine
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Series:		 Cornwall Council Historic Environment Service unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Historic Environment Projects undertook an assessment of the potential impacts of a proposed wind turbine at St. Buryan on the setting of the scheduled Merry Maidens stone circle a short distance to the south east. The proposed 50Kw wind turbine with a blade tip height of 34.6m would be sited at Velensaga Barton, SW 42418 25432. The site occupies a south-east trending ridge on farmland which has been in continuous use since at least the medieval period. The assessment consisted of a brief desk-based assessment, viewshed analysis out to 10Km from the site, and a walkover survey. Given the open nature of the surrounding landscape, the proposed wind turbine will be clearly visible from many elements of the Merry Maidens ceremonial complex. Whilst views including both the Merry Maidens and the wind turbine are unlikely, the location of the turbine within a key view out from the site towards Chapel Carn Brea will inevitably result in impacts on the setting of the stone circle and allied monuments. Impacts on the HLC of the landscape surrounding the proposed wind turbine can also be expected given the general absence of highly-visible modern features within the landscape of the southern part of West Penwith at present. A report summarising the results of the assessment and its conclusions was prepared for the client, together with recommendations which might assist in mitigating the impacts of the development on the Merry Maidens and on historic landscape character.
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Author:		 A Sharpe
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Publisher:		 Cornwall Archaeological Unit
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2012
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Site: Velensaga Barton
Parish: ST BURYAN
District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Country: England
Location - Auto Detected: St Buryan
Location - Auto Detected: Chapel Carn Brea
Location - Auto Detected: Buryan Cornwall
Grid Reference: 142418, 25432 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Find)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Monus)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event)
DESK BASED ASSESSMENT (Event)
DOCUMENTARY RESEARCH (Event)
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OASIS Id: cornwall2-133929
OBIB: 2012R065
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Note:		 A4 full colour, comb bound, 36pp. Word and PDF formats.
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Created Date:		 28 Nov 2016