Heritage Assessment at land at Ezenridge Farm

The desk-based research and impact assessment were undertaken in accordance with the relevant guidance and in line with the SWARCH HIA methodology3. The site was visited in March 2023 by S. Walls. The location of the proposed development was inspected, and the adjacent heritage assets visited. Photographs of the site of the proposed array were taken to and from the heritage assets are included in this report. The small scale of the project means the archaeological impact would be relatively low and could be dealt with via an appropriate proportionate programme of archaeological mitigation. The indirect impact of the development is considered unlikely to exceed negligible adverse and would not be regarded as significant. Recommendations for mitigation measures have been made. Any development should be sensitive to the WHS and its setting. This should include the use of appropriate materials and designs which integrate the development with the surrounding agricultural holding and ensure it does not stand out in the World Heritage Site landscape. A staged programme of archaeological work commencing with a geophysical survey could be considered appropriate mitigation given the landscape context of this site.