Cameron, R. (2013). Halkshill and Blair Park, Largs, North Ayrshire - Archaeological Survey and Assessment. Addyman Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1049216. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Halkshill and Blair Park, Largs, North Ayrshire - Archaeological Survey and Assessment
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Series:		 Addyman Archaeology unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1049216
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Addyman Archaeology were contacted to undertake an archaeological survey and DBA of Halkshill and Blair Park to the E of Largs in North Ayrshire. This assessment fed into an EIA for the proposed woodland creation scheme. During the DBA, 54 known sites were identified from official sources. Of these known sites, one Scheduled Monument and two of the crashed aircraft sites have legal protection. The walkover survey of the site recorded a total of 50 sites, of which 28 were 'new' sites, previously unidentified by preliminary research. From the DBA and walkover, 82 unique sites were identified. It is recommended that all identified sites are avoided by planting, with a buffer of c.5m around the monuments. On the whole, the significance of the monuments is low and avoidance during planting is considered enough to reduce the impact. It is recommended the impact upon the setting of the Scheduled Monument on Castle Hill is mitigated by the placement of interpretation boards and on site display. This could be informed by a proposed short archaeological evaluation involving local community groups. The two military aircrash sites are protected by law. It is proposed that these remains are not publicised and periodically monitored over the course of the development with a view to re-appraising the situation should damage be done. The aircrash site at Irish Law is not covered by the same regulations and could benefit from on site interpretation and analysis to mitigate against any damage the remains receive from increased visitor presence.
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Author:		 Ross Cameron ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Addyman Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
West of Scotland Archaeological Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2013
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Site: Halkshill and Blair Park
County: Ayrshire and Arran
Parish: LARGS
Country: Scotland
Grid Reference: 223617, 659410 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) AIRCRAFT (Find)
POST MEDIEVAL (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) AIRCRAFT (Monus)
IRON AGE (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) FORT (Monument Type Scotland)
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OASIS Id: addymana1-164026
OBIB: AA 2088
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Note:		 167 colour pages. Mixture of A4 and A3.
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Created Date:		 08 Oct 2018