Hayeswater Pipeline, Cumbria. Archaeological Appraisal Report Second Revision

Oxford Archaeology North (OA North) has been requested by United Utilities to examine the archaeological implications of the construction of two sections of a proposed pipeline route in central Cumbria. One section extends through the areas around Pooley Bridge, Askham, Helton, Bampton and Shap (NY 4781 2492 - 5615 1256). The other section runs through Raisbeck, Asby, Crosby Garrett and Warcop (NY 6437 0758 - 7317 1948) and containing a rich range of archaeological monuments extending from the Neolithic period through to the present. Some of the sites are Scheduled Monuments, deemed to be of national importance, and as such are protected from any disturbance. The original appraisal was undertaken in November 2002 and this report is an updated second version with additional sites 81-91, when reflect re-routed section. The main body of the report remains the same as do many of the impacts and recommendations. Where appropriate text concerning the now redundant sections has been removed, therefore this version and the original are both valid and show alterations as a result of informed discussions.