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largely to avoid direct physical effects on known archaeological sites and to minimise effects
on the settings of designated assets.
10.1.7 The chapter is structured as follows:
• Methodology;
• Baseline Information;
• Topic Specific Design Evolution;
• Potential Significant Effects of the Scheme;
• Mitigation and Enhancement Measures;
• Assessment of Residual Effects; and
• Cumulative Effects.
10.2 Methodology
10.2.1 This section includes the following topics:
• Consultation;
• Baseline survey methodology (desk-based assessment, walk-over);
• Assessment methodology (criteria used to assess levels of direct and indirect, visual
effects).
Consultation
10.2.2 Initial consultation has been carried out with West of Scotland Archaeology Service in the
form of an exchange of emails. An email from WoSAS dated 14th June 2012 noted that “the
ES should include a fairly high number of wireframes and photomontages, illustrating the
effect of the proposal on the setting of the scheduled sites surrounded by the windfarm. I
would consider that both types of illustration should be included, as photomontages can
illustrate the effect of the turbines if fringes of forestry are retained, while wireframes can
provide an indication of their visibility if the landscape were cleared of intervening vegetation.
In relation to scheduled sites, I would also note the presence of the scheduled Five Sisters
shale bing and a scheduled cairn at Harperrig, just outside the 5km buffer. Given that a
number of other wind farms have been proposed in areas adjacent to this, any assessment of
its effect on the setting of more distant sites should also consider the issue of cumulative
impact.”
10.2.3 A scoping report has been issued outlining the methodology to be used. The comments
received from that process are detailed in Chapter 2 and have been taken account of within
this assessment.
10.2.4 Extensive consultation has also been undertaken with Historic Scotland with respect to
designated assets. This is more fully described at paragraph 10.4.1 et seq, below.
Baseline Survey Methodology
Study Area
10.2.5 Four main study areas have been defined for the purposes of gathering baseline data and
completion of the assessment for the proposed wind farm. These are discussed below.
March 2013 10-2 ES Chapter 10
Cultural Heritage and Archaeology
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