Hello Alex
In Luton, Matalan are developing a store on the site of an Mot and Bailey
castle. There is little evidence of any significant archaeological remains
on the site as site was previously developed as bus depot. There is
significant historical assessment of the site from previous archaeological
investigations and a study by a local historian. There is evidence of the
old ditch and mound which surrounded the site and I hoping that as part of
the landscaping condition we could show this in the treatment of the surface
which could also be depicted on the interpretation board.
As a result of this development I am trying to encourage the developer to
promote the archaeological and historical nature of this site trough
interpretation boards. I am hoping that they will oblige. It is at an
early stage of discussions but I very much hope that they will see the
importance.
I hope that this helps. If you require further information then please let
me know.
Ismail
Ismail Mohammed
Group Leader (Environment & Heritage)
Regeneration Service
Tel: 01582 546310 Fax: 01582 546971
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From: Alex Hunt [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 05 February 2003 17:30
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Subject: mitigation by design - search for examples
I was wondering if any of you could help me? Not directly an SMR query but I
know many of you out there wear a Development Control/Planning hat as
well...
I have received a query from a journalist (Sunday Times) who is looking for
current and very recent examples of redesign of developments to accommodate
archaeology. She is particularly interested in looking at examples where
upstanding or substantive visible remains have been incorporated into
development either as open areas within the overall development layout or
within basements, and in particular within residential or mixed
developments. She is also keen that to identify cases where the developers
have as a consequence put interpretation panels and the like up, or
benefited or used the archaeological aspect of the site within their
marketing of the developments.
The examples should not have previously been reported extensively in the
national press.
As is the way with journalists, she needs information a.s.a.p.
Not quite 'the moon on a stick', but nearly.
Many thanks
Alex
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