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10.4.23 Clackmannan, Mercat Cross (also listed at Category B, HB number 1948) & Clackmannan
Stone (SAM 632) are located adjacent to Clackmannan Toolbooth, but are separately
designated. The mercat Cross dates from the 17 th century. It comprises an octagonal shaft with
moulded capital, shield. The stepped base is modern. The Clackmannan Stone is of uncertain
origin and has probably been reset. It is unlikely that there would be any views of the proposed
wind energy development from the tollbooth, particularly at ground level. The proposed wind
energy development would have no physical impact on the site and the magnitude of impact
on its setting would be no change. The effect of the proposed wind energy development on the
SAM would be neutral.
10.4.24 Alloa, old parish church (SAM 625, NMRS number NS89SE 6.00) is located on the south
side of Kirkgate, Alloa. The NMRS notes that the original kirk was in existence by 1401, rebuilt
in 1680 (by Tobias Bauchop) with the additional Mar Aisle to the north. The church was
condemned as unsafe in 1816, and the stones were used in the construction of the new church
(Bedford Place, St Mungo's Parish Church).
10.4.25 The remains of the church are located within the churchyard, which is bounded to the south by
trees and which forms the primary setting of the church. Beyond the trees, when looking in the
direction of both the southern and northern southern parts of the proposed wind energy
development site the housing estate bounded by Bowhouse Road intervenes in the view and
forms the limit of the setting of the SAM in that direction.
10.4.26 The proposed wind energy development would have no physical impact on the site and the
magnitude of impact on its setting would be no change. The effect of the proposed wind energy
development on the SAM would be neutral.
10.4.27 Hawk Hill cairn (SAM 6914) comprises the remains of a prehistoric burial mound, now grass
covered. The monument is located on a south west facing slope and is surrounded by mature
trees, providing a degree of screening. The setting of the monument is constrained by modern
housing to its south.
10.4.28 The proposed wind energy development would have no physical impact on the SAM and a
minor adverse impact on its setting. The effect of the proposed wind energy development on
the SAM would be slight adverse.
10.4.29 There are six Category A Listed Buildings within 1.5km of the application area and within the
ZTV.
10.4.30 Northern Glass Cone, Alloa Glass Works, Glasshouse Loan, (HB number 21008), also a
Scheduled monument (SAM 3746) is considered in paragraphs 10.4.11 and 10.4.12, above.
10.4.31 Clackmannan Tower (HB number 1946, also a scheduled monument, SAM 90073) is
considered in paragraphs 10.4.13 to 10.4.21 above.
10.4.32 Star House, 25 Kirkgate, Alloa (HB number 20955) was built in 1695 by Tobias Bauchop for
himself. The building is of ashlars, of 2-storeys with a 4 window elevation with a central door
on the ground floor.
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