PIC 142 SM   13313

Dunglass Collegiate Church, 70   m E of 2 Stable Cottages

Property in Care, Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

The ruins of a church dating from the early 15th century which survives as a roofed building comprising of a nave, crossing and bell tower, transepts, chancel and sacristy. The church occupies a grassy plateau overlooking Dunglass Burn within the designed landscape of Dunglass House.

Views from this monument are open to the north-west over the landscaped parkland of the Inventory Garden and Design Landscape (IGDL) to the coast with Torness Power Station visible in the distance, to the immediate east of the church area Dunglass stables to the south views are restricted by deciduous trees.

4.4   km

Negligible

While the bare earth ZTV suggests that there would be visibility from this monument the surrounding and intervening trees of Dunglass IGDL will effectively block all views to the Proposed Substation.

The setting of the church within the landscaped grounds of Dunglass IGDL would not be compromised.

No identified third place views would include the church and the onshore substation

Minor

-

PIC   140 SM   90098

Doon Hill, hall, Innerwick

Property in Care, Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

The excavated remains of two Neolithic timber halls, excavated in the 1960s and typologically interpreted as a Northumbrian-type timber hall dating to the 7th century AD. However subsequent research and isotopic dating and small find analysis suggests that these halls actually date to the early Neolithic (c3800BC). All that survives above ground are the concrete outlines replicating the perceived layout of the timber halls at the time of excavation (this outline has been re-interpreted following recent re-examination of the excavation records)

The halls are located on a plateau high on Doon Hill. The summit of Doon Hill lies to the northwest and effectively block all views to the north and northwest from the site. To the east and south-east, the view is over the eastern edge of the Lothian Plain, its prime agricultural land, and the prominent Concrete Works, Torness Power Station. To the west and south are the hills of the Lammermuirs.

4.4   km

Low

Distance views of onshore substation.

The onshore substation will be visible on the low ground of the Lothian Plain in front of, and backdropped by, Torness Power Station.

The immediate setting of the halls, high on Doon Hill, would not be compromised.

The onshore substation would form a minor change to the wider views obtained from the halls that already include industrial developments such as the Tarmac Cement works and Torness Power Station.

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 1(Figure 6.21)

SM   773

Innerwick Castle

Scheduled Monument

High

No

The ruins of a castle dating from the 14th century which occupies a rock promontory on the edge of the steep-sided Thornton Glen which provides an enclosed setting for this castle. Views are largely limited from the Castle, with the focus being the steep gorge of Thornton Glen.

Due to its relatively hidden position in Thornton Glen, Innerwick Castle is not a prominent local landmark with limited views afforded towards the Castle.

Views towards the site of the Castle are possible from the south, at Castledene.   However, looking from Castledene towards Innerwick Castle, the Castle is backdropped by Torness Power Station.

932   m

Low

The onshore substation would not be visible in views from the Castle

The relationship between Innerwick Castle and the secluded and defensive location of Thornton Glen would not be compromised and these properties of its setting will remain easily understood and appreciated.

The onshore substation would form a minor change in the wider views towards the Castle which already includes industrial development, Torness Power Station.

Minor

-

SM   3191

French Camp, fort, Dunglass

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

The earthwork remains of a fort built by the English and used during the occupation of Haddington in 1548-9. The fort was handed over to the Scots in 1550 and destroyed.

The fort today survives as the earthwork remains of ramparts and ditches enclosing a triangular area on the edge of a plateau.

The fort is surrounded by dense deciduous wood resulting in views out of and towards the fort being blocked. If the trees were not present, the fort would be afforded wide views over the surrounding landscape in all directions.

4.2   km

Negligible

Localised setting standing within deciduous woodland and now a feature of the IGDL.

If the trees were to be felled, the onshore substation would be a relatively distant feature in the wider landscape and would not detract from the ability to understand and appreciate why this fort was situated on this plateau with wide defensive views over the surrounding landscape.

The onshore substation would form a slight change to the wider views that would also include industrial developments including Torness Power Station

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 3 (Figure 6.23)

SM   3916

Blackcastle Hill, homestead 370   m ENE of Post Office Mast

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

The cropmark remains of a prehistoric homestead, comprising an oval-shaped area circa 43   m by 33   m. It survived as upstanding earthworks until the early 20th century and has subsequently been reduced to a cropmark as a result of ploughing.

It is located in an improved field at the eastern end of the ridge of Blackcastle Hill.

The location would have afforded the monument wide views over the surrounding landscape particularly over the low-lying land of the Lothian Plain to the northwest through north to northeast.

2.4   km

Low

Distant views of the onshore substation.

The onshore substation would be a new element in the wider landscape around the former homestead. However, its presence would not affect the ability of any visitor to the site to understand the choice of location of the homestead for its wide views, or its relationship with the surrounding farmland.

Neither would it affect the ability to understand and appreciate the possible relationships between homestead and the numerous potentially contemporary similar sites in the surrounding landscape. As these settlements now survive only as cropmarks, they are not visible at ground level, and it is prior knowledge of their location that aides the visitor to interpret their relationships.

Minor

Landscape and Visual Viewpoint 6 (Figure 6.20)

SM   3933

Blackcastle Hill, homestead 1300   m SSE of Thurston Mains

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Earthwork remains of a prehistoric homestead, and a later Iron Age Fort which appears not to have been completed.

Situated in an improved field at the western end of Blackcastle Hill.

Open aspect views to the west and south overlooking the valley of Aikengall Water towards the Lammermuir Hills with the turbines of Crystal Rig Wind Farm visible in that direction. View to the north view over the farmland surrounding Thurston.

3.3   km

Negligible

Distant views of the onshore substation are only possible from the north edge of the scheduled monument.

Immediate pastureland setting would be uncompromised.

Key views to west, south, and north would be unaffected.

Onshore substation would form a slight change to the wider views obtained from a small part of the asset.

Minor

Landscape and Visual Viewpoint 6 (Figure 6.20)

SM   3990

Thornton Mill, enclosure 350   m ESE of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark of a possible ring ditch or barrow and row of three large pits in an arable field.

Located at the northeast edge of a rolling hill surrounded by the arable agricultural land of the Lothian Plain. Views to the north through to the south are over agricultural land and the A1 Trunk Road to the Firth of Forth with Torness Power Station dominating view to the north.

1.5   km

Low

The onshore substation would be visible beyond the intervening arable fields to the west of the site.

The onshore substation would be a new element in the wider landscape of the site. However, its presence would not affect the ability of any visitor to the site to understand the location on the plain above the coast, or the relationship between the site and the numerous possibly contemporary assets in the surrounding landscape.

Minor

-

SM   4038

Dryburn Bridge, enclosure 300   m SE of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, perhaps enclosed by a double palisade or rampart.

Located on a level arable field cut by the East Coast Mainline. Wide views over the surrounding arable landscape. To the east, the view is filtered by treebelts around Skateraw, with Torness Power Station in the distance. To the west, the view is over arable fields towards Tarmac Cement Works. Views to the north are over the area of Skateraw, ring ditches and cropmarks 300   m NW of (SM4040) towards the Firth of Forth. To the south, beyond the tree belts that line the A1 Trunk Road, are rising arable fields, Innerwick village, and beyond is Blackcastle Hill.

Approximately 440   m from the edge of the scheduled area to the edge of the onshore substation.

Low

The onshore substation would be visible, partly screened by the intervening trees that tline the A1 Trunk Road. However, its presence would not affect an ability of any visitor to the site to understand the location of the settlement on the plain above the coast, or the relationship between this asset and the numerous possibly contemporary assets in the surrounding landscape.

Detailed assessment provided in Volume 1, Chapter 10, Section 10.11

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 5 (Figure 6.25)

SM   4040

Skateraw, ring ditches and cropmarks 300   m NW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark of an unenclosed settlement of prehistoric date, comprising a number of probable ring ditches. The record of a Early Bronze Age burial cist (MEL1813) in the area suggests that some of the cropmarks may represent burial barrows.

Located on a level arable field with wide views over the surrounding arable landscape. To the east, the view is filtered by treebelts around Skateraw farm, with Torness Power Station in the distance. To the west, the view is over arable fields towards Tarmac Cement Works. Views to the north are over the gully of the Dry Burn to the Firth of Forth. To the south, the view is over the arable fields cut by the East Coast Mainline which contain the Dryburn Bridge, enclosure 300m SE of (SM   4038) to the treebelts which line the A1 Trunk Road, beyond which are the rising arable fields, Innerwick village, and beyond is Blackcastle Hill.

Approximately 565   m from the edge of the scheduled area to the edge of the onshore substation.

Low

The onshore substation would be visible, partly screened by the intervening trees that line the A1 Trunk Road. However, its presence would not affect an ability of any visitor to the site to understand the location of the settlement on the plain above the coast, or the relationship between this asset and the numerous possibly contemporary assets in the surrounding landscape.

Detailed assessment provided in Volume 1, Chapter 10, Section 10.11

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 5 (Figure 6.25)

SM   5675

Catcraig, limekilns and limestone quarry

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Two 19th century limekilns with associated quarries and a mooring place set into a seaward facing knoll overlooking the shore.

Localised coastal setting. As an industrial monument this asset was located for its proximity to lime and access to the coast for transport.

2.9   km

Negligible

Limited visibility of the onshore substation from the top of the knoll into which the kilns are built.

The localised coastal setting of the limekilns would not be compromised.

Minor

-

SM   5764

Doon Hill, forts

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Two prehistoric forts visible as cropmarks occupy the crest of Doon Hill. The ground drops sharply to the north and northwest while to the south and east are more gradual slopes.

Extensive views in all directions over the East Lothian Plain to the northwest, through north, to east and southeast. To the west, views are to the Lammermuir Hills.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites are centred on Doon Hill; all surviving as cropmark sites.

4.6   km

Negligible

Distant views of the onshore substation are only possible from the eastern half of the scheduled monument.

The extensive views available from these forts will not be compromised, neither will the ability to understand and appreciate the defensive location be diminished.

Relationships with possibly contemporary assets around Doon Hill will not be compromised.

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 1 in similar area (Figure 6.21)

SM   5765

Doon Hill, enclosure

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date on the southwest slopes of Doon Hill, downslope of the summit.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites are centred on Doon Hill; all surviving as cropmark sites.

4.5   km

No impact.

No visibility from the enclosure.

Relationship with possibly contemporary assets in the area of Doon Hill will not be compromised.

None

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 1 in similar area (Figure 6.21)

SM   5770

Crowhill, enclosure WNW of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement on southeast facing slope above the sttlement of Crowhill.

Views to the north are slightly restricted by the rising ground. However, from the north edge, the views are over arable fields towards the coast, the Firth of Forth, and include Torness Power Station. The views to the east and west are over arable fields, and, to the south, the fields rise to the Lammermuir Hills.

Approx 250   m from edge of the scheduled area to edge of the onshore substation

Medium

While it will still be possible to understand the setting of this enclosed settlement for its position overlooking the surrounding agricultural land to the south, east, and west, the onshore substation will introduce a modern industrail unit into the immediate setting to the north of the site, which already contains distant views of Torness Power Station

Detailed assessment provided in Volume 1, Chapter 10, Section 10.11

Moderate

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 4 (Figure 6.24)

SM   5771

Innerwick Castle, fort and ring ditch

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of a multivallate fort and an external ring ditch (30-40   m to the north of the fort) of late prehistoric date, located on the gentle south east facing slope above the steep valley of Thornton Burn.

Adjoining the fort to the immediate south east is the medieval Innerwick Castle (SM   773). While the Castle sits within the valley of Thornton Burn, it is probable that, when it was built, the ramparts of the fort were still extant and incorporated into the defences of the castle.

Views to the north are slightly restricted by the rising ground, but, from the north edge, they are over arable fields towards the coast, the Firth of Forth, and include Torness Power Station. The view to the west, is over arable fields and, to the south, the fields rise to the Lammermuir Hills. To the east, is the valley of Thornton Burn which is recognisable by the deciduous trees that line it.

Approx 630   m from edge of the scheduled area to edge of the onshore substation.

Low

Limited views of the onshore substation would be obtained from the northern part of the fort.

The onshore substation would constitute a minor change to the wider views obtained from the fort.

The key views from this fort towards the valley of Thornton Burn will not be affected.

The relationship with Innerwick Castle (SM773), and with possibly contemporary prehistoric assets in the area, will not be compromised.

Minor

-

SM   5831

Meikle Pinkerton, enclosure 500   m SSW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date on the east slopes of Pinkerton Hill. It occupies a relatively level area and with wide views to the north and east over the East Lothian Plain.

3   km

Negligible

Distant views of the onshore substation on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain would be obtained to the east.

The onshore substation would constitute a minor change to the wider views obtained from the settlement site.

Relationship with possibly contemporary assets in the area will not be compromised.

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 2 in similar area (Figure 6.22)

SM   5837

Little Pinkerton, settlement 110   m N of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, on the low agricultural land to the northwest of Doon Hill. To the immediate north of the farmstead of Little Pinkerton.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites are centred on Doon Hill; all surviving as cropmark sites.

3.8   km

No impact.

No visibility from the enclosure.

Relationship with possibly contemporary assets around Doon Hill will not be compromised.

None

-

SM   5838

Little Pinkerton, enclosure 500   m WSW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, on the lower improved slopes on the east side of Doon Hill,

Extensive views to the north and east, over the East Lothian Plain towards the coast.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites are centred on Doon Hill; all surviving as cropmark sites.

4.1   km

Negligible

Distant views of the onshore substation on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain would be obtained to the east.

The onshore substation would constitute a minor change to the wider views obtained from the asset.

Relationship with possibly contemporary assets around Doon Hill will not be compromised.

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 1 in similar area (Figure 6.21)

SM   5839

Little Pinkerton, enclosure 100   m SW of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, on the sloping ground on the lower east flank of Doon Hill. To the immediate east of the farmstead of Little Pinkerton.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites are centred on Doon Hill; all surviving as cropmark sites.

4   km

No impact.

No visibility from the enclosure.

Relationship with possibly contemporary assets in the area of Doon Hill will not be compromised.

None

-

SM   5843

Glen Cottage, enclosure 800   m W of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, on the lower slopes of Pinkerton hill above the steeply sloping banks of Dry Burn.

Key view over and along the valley of the Dry Burn to the south and beyond to flat agricultural fields.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites, all surviving as cropmark sites, are centred on Pinkerton Hill and the banks of the Dry Burn.

3   km

Negligible

Distant views of the onshore substation on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain would be obtained to the northeast.

The onshore substation would constitute a minor change to the wider views obtained from the asset.

Relationship with possibly contemporary settlements on the banks of Dry Burn will not be compromised.

Minor

-

SM   5844

Meikle Pinkerton, fort 500   m S of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of a fort of prehistoric date, lie on a relatively level area on the east slopes of Pinkerton Hill. The ground slopes off sharply to the north enhancing its defensive and dominating location.

Extensive views over the lower land of the East Lothian Plain and the coast to the north and east, and to the south towards the Lammermuir Hills.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites, all surviving as cropmark sites, are centred on Pinkerton Hill.

2.8   km

Negligible

Distant views of the onshore substation on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain would be obtained to the northeast.

The onshore substation would constitute a minor change to the wider views obtained from the asset.

Relationship with possibly contemporary settlements on Pinkerton Hill will not be compromised.

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 2 in similar area (Figure 6.22)

SM   5845

Thurston Mains, enclosure 600   m WNW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date. The asset is situated below the crest of a small hill.

Key views largely restricted to the surrounding hills.

3   km

Negligible

Distant views of the onshore substation on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain would be obtained to the north.

Key views to the surrounding hills would not be affected.

Minor

-

SM   5846

Glen Cottage, enclosure 300   m WSW of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, on the lower slopes of Pinkerton hill above the steeply sloping banks of Dry Burn.

Key view over and along the valley of the Dry Burn to the south and beyond to the flat agricultural fields.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites, all surviving as cropmark sites, are centred on Pinkerton Hill and the banks of the Dry Burn.

2.5   km

No impact.

No visibility from the enclosure.

Relationship with possibly contemporary assets around Pinkerton Hill and the Dry Burn will not be compromised.

No Impact

-

SM   5847

Glen Cottage, promontory fort 250   m WNW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of a promontory fort of prehistoric date, on a level terrace above the steeply sloping north bank of Dry Burn.

Key view over and along the valley of the Dry Burn to the south and beyond to the flat agricultural fields.

Several, possibly contemporary, enclosed settlement and defensive sites, all surviving as cropmark sites, are centred on Pinkerton Hill and the banks of the Dry Burn.

2.4   km

Negligible

Distant views of the onshore substation would be visible on the lower grounds of the Lothian Plain to the northeast.

The onshore substation would constitute a minor change to the wider views obtained from the asset.

Relationship with possibly contemporary settlements on Pinkerton Hill and the Dry Burn will not be compromised.

Minor

-

SM   5848

Braidwood, enclosure 200   m NE of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, on a gently sloping ground to the north of Braidwood Burn.

Key views are along Braidwood Burn and to the surrounding hillsides.

1.2   km

No impact.

No visibility from the enclosure.

Localised setting not affected.

No impact

-

SM   5849

Castledene, enclosure SW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark interpreted as a sub-square enclosure defined by a ditch, possibly representing a domestic settlement occupied at the time of the Roman invasions of Scotland.

Located in an arable field just below the crest of an east-west running ridge with open views to the north, currently partially screened by intervening hedgerows. Views to the south are restricted by the rising ground of the crest and views to the east and west are over arable fields of a similar elevation. The view to the north, towards the coast, is over the lower arable lands of the East Lothian Plain on which are the cropmark remains of several possibly contemporary settlement sites. Views in this direction also include Torness Power Station, to the northeast, and Tarmac Cement Works, to the northwest.

Approximately 950   m from the edge of the scheduled area to the edge of the Proposed Substation.

Low

Views of the onshore substation on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain would be obtained to the north.

The onshore substation would form a minor change to the wider views obtained from the asset.

Relationship with possibly contemporary settlements nearby will not be compromised.

Detailed Assessment Volume 1, Chapter 10, Section 10.11

Minor

-

SM   5850

Black Castle, enclosure

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, at the top of a rise, on a level terrace above the Ogle Burn.

Views to the surrounding hills and to the north towards the coast over the East Lothian Plain, with the Torness Power Station prominent in the distance.

1.9   km

Negligible

The onshore substation would be visible on the lower grounds of the Lothian Plain to the north sitting to the west of Torness Power Station.

The onshore substation would form a minor change to the wider views obtained from the settlement site.

Minor

-

SM   5870

Thurston, enclosures and ring-ditch 600   m NE of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark interpeted as an unenclosed settlement of ring-ditch houses, associated with a series of enclosures of varying form, all likely to date to the later prehistoric period.

Located on northward facing slopes and cut by the minor public roads from the A1 to Innerwick and Thurston.

Key views over the surrounding arable land and to the coast to the north, Torness Power Station and the Tarmac Cement Works are prominent features in that direction.

1   km

Low

The onshore substation would be visible on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain to the north, sitting to the west of Torness Power Station.

The onshore substation would be a new element in the wider landscape around the settlement. However, its presence would not affect the ability of any visitor to understand and appreciate that this cropmark was sited on a plain above the coast.

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 6 (Figure 6.26)

SM   5876

Black Castle Cottage, promontory fort 300   m SW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of a promontory fort, of prehistoric date, located on a bend in the Ogle Burn which provides this fort its steep-sided, inland promontory.

Key views (if not screened by woodland) are over and along the route of the Ogle Burn to the north, to the south and to the east towards the surrounding hills. Long views are afforded to the north, over the lower lands of the East Lothian Plain on which Torness Power Station is a prominent feature.

2.2   km

Negligible

The onshore substation would be visible (if not screened by surrounding intervening woodland) on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain to the north, sitting to the west of Torness Power Station.

The onshore substation would be a new element in the wider landscape around the fort. However, its presence would not affect the ability of any visitor to understand the siting of the fort, placed for the natural defensive properties of the promontory.

Minor

-

SM   5890

Branxton Cottage, enclosure 300   m E of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, located on the crest on the south-eastern edge of a small hill.

Localised views are to the south, over arable land. Views to the north are largely blocked by the rising ridge and tree belt.

2.2   km

Negligible

There would be limited visibility of the onshore substation, from the northern edge of the enclosure, from where it would be seen to the northwest on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain and sitting to the west of Torness Power Station.

The onshore substation would constitute a slight change to the wider views obtained from the enclosure and would not affect its localised setting.

Minor

-

SM   5891

Oldhamstocks Mains, enclosure 300   m NNW of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, located on a northeast facing slope above the south bank of Bilsdean Burn.

Wide views to the north and east over the lower agricultural land to the coast.

A number of possibly contemporary settlements are located along the course of Bilsdean Burn.

2.6   km

No impact.

No visibility from the enclosure.

Wide views from settlement not affected.

Relationship with possibly contemporary settlements along Bilsdean Burn will not be compromised.

None

-

SM   5892

Springfield, enclosure 300   m NNE of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, located on a northeast facing slope above the south bank of Bilsdean Burn.

Wide views to the north and east towards the coast, over the lower agricultural land, which are currently blocked by a coniferous plantation.

A number of possibly contemporary settlements are located along the course of Bilsdean Burn.

3.5   km

No impact.

No visibility from the enclosure.

Relationship with possibly contemporary settlements along Bilsdean Burn will not be compromised.

None

-

SM   5893

Springfield, palisaded enclosure and ring ditch 200   m E of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of a palisaded enclosure and ring ditch, of prehistoric date, located on a level area with the steep banks to Dunglass Burn to the immediate south.

Wide views over the surrounding landscape.

A number of possibly contemporary enclosed settlement and defensive sites are located along the course of the Dunglass Burn.

4   km

No impact.

No visibility from the settlement.

Wide views from settlement not affected

Relationship with possibly contemporary settlements along Dunglass Burn will not be compromised.

None

-

SM   5894

Springfield, enclosure 400   m SSE of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date located on a level area with the steep banks to Dunglass Burn to the immediate south.

Wide views over the surrounding landscape.

A number of possibly contemporary enclosed settlement and defensive sites are located along the course of the Dunglass Burn.

4.3   km

No impact.

No visibility from the cropmarks.

Wide views from settlement not affected

Relationship with possibly contemporary settlements along Dunglass Burn will not be compromised.

None

-

SM   5895

Thurston, fort 800   m NW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of a fort of prehistoric date located on an east to west running ridge on Pinkerton Hill. The ground falls away sharply on all but the west side and is particularly steep to the north, creating a naturally defensive location.

Wide views over the surrounding landscape, in particular, over the East Lothian Plain to the northwest through north to east. Tarmac Cement Works and Torness Power Plant are prominent features in these views.

2.3   km

Low

The onshore substation would be visible to the east on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain, sitting to the south of Torness Power Station.

The onshore substation would be a new element in the wider landscape of the fort, but its presence would not affect the ability of any visitor to the site to understand or appreciate the defensive location of the fort, sited for its wide, open views

Relationship with possibly contemporary assets on Pinkerton Hill will not be compromised

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 2 (Figure 6.22)

SM   5896

Thurston, enclosure 800   m WNW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, on the lower southeast facing slopes of Pinkerton Hill above the valley of the Dry Burn.

Key views are over the surrounding arable land and towards the coast to the east. Torness Power Station is a prominent feature in this view. Views to the north are largely blocked by rising ground.

Several possibly contemporary cropmarks of enclosed settlement and defensive sites are centred on Pinkerton Hill and the banks of the Dry Burn.

2.3   km

Low

The onshore substation would be visible to the east on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain, sitting to the south of Torness Power Station.

The onshore substation would be a new element in the wider landscape of the settlement. However, its presence would not affect the ability of any visitor to the site to understand or appreciate the location of the settlement or its relationship with possibly contemporary assets on Pinkerton Hill and along the banks of the Dry Burn.

Minor

Cultural Heritage Viewpoint 2 in similar area (Figure 6.22)

SM   5930

Woodhall Farm, enclosure 600   m E of

Scheduled Monument

High

No

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, located on the lower north facing slopes of Tripslaw Hill.

Wide views of the surrounding lower agricultural land to the west, north, and east, and to the surrounding hills.

3.9   km

No impact.

No visibility from the settlement site.

Wide views not affected.

None

-

SM   5958

Branxton, enclosure 350   m NNW of

Scheduled Monument

High

Yes

Cropmark remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, on a northeast sloping terrace above a meander of the Ogle Burn.  

Key views are over the surrounding arable land and to the coast to the north. Torness Power Station is a prominent feature in this view.

1.9   km

Negligible

There would be limited visibility of the onshore substation, from the southern half of the enclosure, where, if not screened by the intervening trees, it will be visible to the northwest on the lower grounds of the East Lothian Plain sitting further to the west of Torness Power Station.

The onshore substation would constitute a slight change to the wider views obtained from the enclosure and would not affect its localised setting.

Minor

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