10.
Archaeological and Cultural Heritage
10.5
Conclusion
Research
through the desktop study indicated that the study area for
the southern section of the N9 / N10 Kilcullen to Waterford
Scheme comprises landscape rich in archaeology. There are
1045 known archaeological sites and areas of archaeological
potential within the constraint area. Eighty three sites of
architectural significance and sixty two sites of industrial
archaeological significance were also noted. The study area
also contains many rivers and small waterways.
It
is recommended that the proposed scheme avoids direct impacts,
where practical, with the elements of the known archaeological
landscape. Should this not be possible, a full program of
archaeological mitigation including aerial survey, topographical
survey, geophysical survey and investigative excavation would
be recommended. This would be followed by full-scale excavation,
should this be required. Underwater assessment would also
be recommended for all the waterway crossings.
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