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Aikengall IIa Wind Farm, Innerwick and Cockburnspath - Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Assessment |
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Addyman Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Addyman Archaeology were commissioned by Community Windpower Ltd. to carry out a cultural heritage impact assessment for Aikengall IIa Wind Farm in advance of development. The development straddles the border between East Lothian and The Scottish Borders, wrapping around the proposed site of the Aikengall II - Wester Dod Wind Farm which has already received planning permission. Aikengall IIa is located around 5km South of Innerwick, East Lothian, and c. 4km South West of Oldhamstocks, Scottish Borders. The area covered by Aikengall IIa itself comprises about 6.5km2, a total of 650 hectare. During the desk-based research, including historic map regression and an assessment of historic and current aerial photographs, 18 sites were noted. Where possible, these were investigated and photographed, with an additional 15 sites discovered when the proposed development area was walked between 21st and 23rd August 2013. In total 20 sites were recorded during the walkover. 5 of these sites were identified during the desk based preliminary research, with an additional 15 new sites noted during the walkover survey. The majority of sites identified during the walkover were associated with agricultural activity. With the exception of Dod Law Cairn, all of the sites recorded were felt to be either of negligible or low archaeological significance. Of the sites identified that were not classified as of negligible significance, six were directly affected by the infrastructure of the development. It is recommended that, where appropriate, access tracks or turbines are moved in order to avoid these sites. Where this is not possible, it is recommended preliminary evaluation is undertaken, or a watching brief is maintained during works in the vicinity. |
Author: |
L A Baker
Ross Cameron
J Morrison
Tanja Romankiewicz
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Publisher: |
Addyman Archaeology
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Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Scottish Borders Council, Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2014
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Aikengall IIa Wind Farm |
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Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale |
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COCKBURNSPATH |
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Scotland |
Grid Reference: 372900, 667960 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
addymana1-168898 |
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AA 2079 |
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soft bound report
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Created Date: |
19 Feb 2018 |