10.
Archaeological and Cultural Heritage
10.4
Recommendations
It
is recommended that, if possible, all impact on archaeological
sites be avoided in the selection of the Preferred Route option.
If this is not possible, ameliorative measures, including
archaeological investigation and excavation for sites in proximity
to or directly impacted by the proposed scheme, would be recommended.
This should be undertaken well in advance of the construction
phase to allow for comprehensive recording of archaeological
and architectural remains and to avoid causing delay to route
construction.
The archaeological merit of waterways in the Constraints study
area needs to be taken into account in the selection of the
Preferred Route option. It is likely that levels of pre-disturbance
archaeological assessment of relevant sections will be required
ahead of the construction phase.
It is recommended that areas of bogland be avoided if possible.
Should this not be possible a full programme of assessment
of the potential of the bogland affected would be recommended.
It should be noted that the above recommendations are subject
to approval by Duchas The Heritage Service at the Department
of Arts, Heritage, the Gaeltacht, and the Islands.
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