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A conversation with an elder of the community, prior to commencing the survey, indicated the possibility of old graves. However he was not able to indicate where these might be located. There are several heaps of "packed" stones in the study area that could potentially be graves (4 in total). Although these graves have not been confirmed, the possibility of low stone packed or unmarked graves in the area needs to be taken into consideration. As part of the social consultation that should be undertaken for the proposed development local inhabitants should be consulted regarding the presence and locality of graves here. Should these turn out to be graves, or if more unknown graves are identified as a result, then mitigation measures will have to be implemented. See could include fencing-off and preserving in sit, or exhumation and relocation after all legal processes have been undertaken.