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Policy C6 Understand and protect the ecological value of the Castle, Motte and its riverine and parkland setting. D Policies Information, Recording and Research Research investigations A research investigation involving intrusive works requiring scheduled monument consent may be justified if there will be a public benefit gained if the investigation results in an increased understanding of our past, and this will be maximised if it is well planned, executed and the results properly publicised and disseminated. Any intrusive investigation may reduce the significance of the castle and impair its capacity for future archaeological investigation. It may also affect the historic and aesthetic values of the castle and bailey. Factors to be considered include: • Whether at least part of the investigation can be achieved using non-destructive techniques • Whether the understanding sought could be found elsewhere, perhaps from another site where destruction is inevitable • The likelihood of the investigation yielding critical evidence to our understanding of the past • The predicted rate of environmental decay of the asset Metal detecting on a scheduled monument for any reason requires a licence and intrusive investigation for research purposes will require scheduled monument consent. Further guidance is published by DCMS and advice can be sought from English Heritage. Policy D1: Promote further studies of Tamworth Castle, its setting and the documentary sources relating to its history, with an agenda for investigations and an ability to respond to opportunities. Policy D2: Create and maintain a formal archive or information base relating to Tamworth Castle, distinct from working files, to include a record of all interventions in the site. Policy D3: Ensure that archaeological analysis and recording of fabric is undertaken in advance of repairs and that recording of repair/conservation works is undertaken and curated in the castle archive. Policy D4: Promote further documentary research, to inform the understanding and presentation of the castle and its relationship to the town of Tamworth through further studies of the Court Leet and other documentary sources. Policy D5: Undertake archaeological investigations into: the putative outer bailey; bailey; castle mill; fisheries and deer park, if the opportunity arises in advance of development. 104 Part 2 www.marionblockley.co.uk Tamworth Castle Conservation Management Plan
E Policies Access and Visitor Services Policy E 1: Develop a visitor management and circulation policy to distribute visitors around the site and minimise the impact on sensitive areas at peak periods, and for this to inform the siting and design of interpretive media and events to take account of the carrying capacity of the site and significance and vulnerability of specific rooms and features. Policy E2: Make enjoyment and understanding of the significance of Tamworth Castle and the people who have lived and worked in it, accessible to all. Policy E3: Extend public access and understanding to all significant areas of the castle, where practicable. Policy E4: Manage access and site operations for minimum impact on the site, by the sensitive location of visitor services and administrative areas. Policy E5: Promote Tamworth Castle for a broad range of community and cultural activities for a wide range of audiences. Policy E6: Develop an integrated Visitor Welcome, Signage and Orientation policy from the point of entry (station, jolly sailor car park, Ventura shopping centre) to draw visitors to the castle using the concept of a gateway and trail through park and from station, at town centre car parks, TIC. Policy E7: Undertake and regularly review Disability Awareness training for staff and volunteers, to minimise the physical access constraints of the site. Policy E8: Enhance the visitor welcome, and provide family-friendly orientation. Policy E9: Review and manage the visitor circulation route, up to and around the castle; consider access via the steps from Holloway Lodge and exit via the current ramp along the wing wall. Policy E10: Explore the possibility of moving the shop and cafe to the Market Lodge (with seasonal external seating between the lodge and medieval gatehouse to the Market Lodge exit from the castle). Policy E 11: Consider reinstating a gate at the bottom of the herringbone wall causeway/ entrance to control access onto the perimeter path and summit of the motte at night, to restrict anti-social behaviour. Tamworth Castle Conservation Management Plan www.marionblockley.co.uk Part 2 105
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