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Wessex Archaeology 
March 2007Ref: 60712.01
Blandford to Portland Gas Pipeline
Offshore Pipeline Route Archaeological Assessment
 
BLANDFORD TO PORTLAND GAS PIPELINEO
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Prepared by:
Wessex Archaeology
Portway HouseOld Sarum Park SalisburyWILTSHIRESP4 6EBPrepared for:
Portland Gas LtdMarch 2007Ref: 60712.01
© Wessex Archaeology Limited 2007 Wessex Archaeology Limited is a Registered Charity No.28778
 
Blandford to Portland Gas Pipeline: Archaeological Assessment Wessex Archaeology Ref: 60712.01
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BLANDFORD TO PORTLAND GAS PIPELINEO
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IPELINE
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RCHAEOLOGICAL
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SSESSMENT
Summary
Wessex Archaeology was been commissioned by Portland Gas Limited to undertake anarchaeological assessment of the offshore section of the proposed route of a gas pipeline andstorage scheme that runs from Blandford to Portland. The route cuts the coast to the east of Redcliff Point, Weymouth, then crosses Weymouth Bay to a shore approach on the Isle of Portland just south of Portland Inner Harbour (371540E / 081820N to 370120E / 073720N).This assessment has addressed the archaeology of only those elements of the scheme that lie below the high water mark. In addition to outlining the relevant legislation archaeologicaldata has been generated by searching the UK Hydrographic Office wreck and historic chartrecords, the National Monuments Record, and the Dorset Historic Environment Record.Secondary sources were also consulted, and an archaeological analysis of marine geophysicaldata was conducted in order to attempt to identify sites currently visible on and under theseabed.The archaeological heritage is discussed in the Baseline with particular reference tosubmerged prehistoric sites and landscapes, and maritime sites and finds of all periods after the Mesolithic. The known and potential archaeology identified in the Baseline may besummarised as follows:
28 wrecks (confirmed by geophysical and/or diver survey);
49 geophysical anomalies, of which 3 are possible wrecks and 3 are possibly modern;
8 obstructions (typically reported by fishermen);
17 dead or lifted wrecks;
2 anchorages;
193 recorded losses (for which there are no known seabed remains);
30 terrestrial sites and 15 find spots;
The potential for further, as yet unknown wreck and wreck related material of all periodssince the Palaeolithic;
The potential for sites and derived artefacts from the prehistoric period, particularly withintwo submerged palaeo-valleys.An assessment of significant effects has been conducted, and appropriate mitigation has been proposed.
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