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6 www.marionblockley.co.uk Tamworth Castle Conservation Management Plan
Polices for the Conservation of Tamworth Castle A Principles and approaches Policy A1: Place the conservation of Tamworth Castle at the heart of planning for future uses and the day to day management of the site. Policy A2: Secure the repair of the historic asset and provide for its future maintenance to high standards of conservation care. Policy A3: Promote public access to enjoyment and understanding of Tamworth Castle. Policy A4: In securing these policies, to manage the site so as to make best use of financial and other resources. B Conservation, repair and maintenance Policy B1: Establish a conservation philosophy for the site, that protects its historic integrity and areas of significance and makes them accessible to public understanding. Policy B2: Establish regular, effective and funded programmes for buildings inspection, maintenance and repair, where necessary revising existing arrangements. Policy B3: Ensure that all works to Tamworth Castle, whether new work or repair, are informed by a clear understanding of the site, are preceded by appropriate investigation of the historic fabric and are fully recorded. Policy B4: Ensure that all works are carried out to the highest standards of historic building conservation and are based on the best available professional advice and quality of workmanship. Policy B5: Widen the quinquennial inspections to include: both faces of the herringbone masonry wing wall; the exposed remains of the medieval gatehouse and the retaining wall at the base of the motte, on its north side. C Protection of fabric and setting Policy C1: Minimise risk of damage to the historic fabric and contents of Tamworth Castle, from normal public access and from arrangements for special events through the development of a policy on carrying capacity. Policy C2: Ensure that the historic fabric and contents of Tamworth Castle are maintained to acceptable standards of environment and security, while securing adequate conditions for users. Policy C3: Observe effective regimes for fire and security for the site, buildings and collections and maintain counter-disaster systems. Policy C4: Ensure that the contents and historic fabric of Tamworth Castle are maintained to acceptable standards of housekeeping. Policy C5: Protect and where appropriate enhance the setting of the castle, removing intrusive elements and guarding against inappropriate future development. Policy C6: Understand and protect the ecological value of the Castle, Motte and its riverine and parkland setting. Tamworth Castle Conservation Management Plan www.marionblockley.co.uk 7
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Page 13 and 14: Introduction The Brief The Tamworth
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Page 25 and 26: An alternative theory is postulated
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1.3.5 Contemporary Significance Bec
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2.3.13 Collation of information on
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2.3.18 Presentation of the motte an
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2.3.22 Park Management/ protecting
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understanding of the need to provid
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2.3.28 Ecological Potential The eco
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It is clear that some items held wi
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The current entrance up the Norman
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2.3.47 Systems to safeguard the col
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Items on display are not stored in
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2.3.52 Documentation and Collection
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Key risk areas: • Areas where cat
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The Policies A principles and appro
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Policy B3.6 An archive documenting
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Policy C3 To observe effective regi
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Policy C6 Understand and protect th
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F Policies Engagement Policy F1: Re
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Policy G12: Develop Tamworth Castle
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Policy H4.7 A brief annual monitori
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Costed 10 year Action Plan • Arra
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Sources Technical Baker, Shepherd,
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Rahtz P and Meeson R 1992 An Anglo-
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