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• The future conservation and development of the archaeological resource within the waterway as a landscape unit should be guided by the principles of the Australia ICOMOS charter for the conservation of places of cultural significance (the Burra Charter) as per revised version 1988 • The statement of cultural significance and the analysis of individual sites and monuments, towns and archaeological complexes contained within this report should be utilized by all relevant parties as a basis for future planning and development Policy • Where a site or structure is allocated provisions for enhancement of the significance of place a regulated approach should be initially adopted in order to minimise detrimental effects Recommendations • The character and quality of a site or structure epitomized in its layout, construction and original building materials should be retained and/or complemented in any future works • As works are ongoing, advice from appropriate and experienced conservation advisers should be sought on a continuous basis • Prior to alteration or major intervention at a site or structure a detailed record of its present state should be completed and retained • Should ground disturbance be required in an area of archaeological interest any excavation works should be planned and monitored in accordance with the procedures set out by the Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government (DoEHLG) Policy • A systematic management and maintenance programme should be established by the relevant bodies as a preventative measure against long-term neglect of sites/structures Recommendations • The sites/structures should be cared for by a planned maintenance and repair programme based on sound knowledge of the place and its building materials, regular inspection and prompt preventative maintenance and repair • Supervision of minor repair works could be allocated to a local person(s) who has been provided with appropriate training, experience and resources with support of professional advice as necessary Policy • Provisions for funding development works on sites/structures adjacent to the waterway should be implemented according to pre-defined long-term financial planning Recommendation • Many sites/structures will require funding on a continuous basis therefore long-term financial planning is necessary. As such, an agreed scheme of priorities should be in place in order to take advantage of funding as it becomes available 62
Policy • As part of any development works proposed to culturally enhance the significance of a site/structure, accessibility and security measures should be pre-defined Recommendations • Access to any site/structure should be straightforward, direct and relatively unobtrusive, however should visitor numbers rise; consideration should be given to new access some distance away • Management plans for access by visitors should comply with all health and safety regulations • Security issues regarding the site/structure in terms of theft or damage can be minimalised by detailing a backup inventory including a photographic record Policy • The integrity of the setting of a particular site/structure should be adhered to prior to the beginning of any future development works Recommendations • Prior to repair or development proposals any vegetation should be removed to permit access and a full appraisal of the existing site/structure carried out • The findings of the appraisal should determine the nature of works to be carried out that should adhere to the contribution which the site/structure makes to its overall setting Policy • Publicisation of preservation issues pertaining to sites/monuments of cultural significance adjacent to the waterway Recommendation • Create a medium of knowledge and participation aimed at the local communities involved by utilizing all forms of media such as leaflets, newspapers, radio and television Policy • Create an educational initiative for landowners within the waterway corridor Recommendation • The collation of the archaeological sites/monuments listed for this project in a book form, specifically written and produced for non-archaeologists, detailing every known Irish site/monument type as well as how they appear on the landscape and information on legislation governing the protection of such sites/monuments Policy • Establish an independent archaeological monitoring unit covering the waterway unit as a whole that works in conjunction with the relevant local authorities Recommendation 63
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL & BUILT HERITAGE ASS
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1 Introduction Executive Summary A
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2 Methodology Desktop Survey A desk
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During the Neolithic and Early Bron
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Hillforts are one indication of the
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