Richards, J. (2020). HILFIELD SOLAR FARM AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE Archaeological Desk-based Assessment. Headland Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1095751. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 HILFIELD SOLAR FARM AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE Archaeological Desk-based Assessment
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Series:		 Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Desk-based assessment of proposed solar farm In June 2020 Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd was commissioned to produce a heritage impact assessment to assess the potential impact that a proposed solar park development site on land to the north east and west of Elstree aerodrome, Elstree in Hertfordshire would have on the historic environment resource. The proposed development is to build a new 49.9 MW solar park with battery storage capacity and underground grid connection to Elstree National Grid substation on Hilfield Lane. The solar panels are mounted on a Fixed Tilt System mounted on a structure made of galvanized steel or aluminium. The metal framework that supports the solar panels would be fixed into the ground by posts centred c. 6m apart. The posts would be pile-driven (like a fence post) into the turf to a depth of around 2-2.5m. The cables linking all the PV arrays to the inverter/ transformer stations will be via underground or cable trays above ground and underground from the inverter/transformer stations to the on-site substation. An area of topsoil stripping will be required for the battery storage. It is estimated that these limited impacts will amount to less than 4% of the total site. This assessment has identified that any currently unrecorded archaeological remains that may be present within the site are unlikely to be of more than low importance. No harm is predicted to the setting or significance of any Listed Building. A geophysical survey was initiated as part of this assessment process but this proved ineffective and with the agreement of the archaeological advisor to Hertsmere DC the survey was not completed. Targeted archaeological trial trenching was carried out in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) approved by the archaeological advisor. Of twenty trenches across three areas only one feature of archaeological origin (an undated ditch) was identified. The archaeological potential of the PDA is therefore assessed as being low.
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Author:		 Jennifer Richards ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Headland Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2020
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Parish: Hertsmere, unparished area
Country: England
District: Hertsmere
County: Hertfordshire
Grid Reference: 515117, 196500 (Easting, Northing)
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HERITAGE ASSESSMENT (Event)
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Created Date:		 06 Jul 2022