Many thanks to all who have responded on the matter of the proposed work at
Cwmystwyth. And I agree that the mining archaeology is the important
factor. The proposed closures are not total, leaving the possibility of
negotiating an access agreement with the Crown Estates.
However, having now looked at the proposals in detail it is apparent that
Ceredigion, or their contractors, have based their application on out of
date information. They have not taken in to account the extension of the
area subject to Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) status in December 1997.
Rather than 6 of the 18 sites of intended work being within the SAM area, as
stated in the application, they are all within that area and consent will be
required in each case.
Objections to the proposed work would appear to be in the following areas -
lack of justification for the work; lack of any proposal for preliminary
archaeological survey or monitoring of intended work; and the visual impact
of the closures. Some aspects of the work, particularly the removal of
rubbish from the site, are, however, to be applauded.
Will publish the full response when it is ready.
Peter
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University of Exeter - Department of History
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