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2.3.28 Ecological Potential The ecological survey carried out for the Conservation Management Plan in 2009 identified the presence of three common pipistrelle bat roosts, features with potential to support bats, and six trees on the motte with potential to support bat roosts. The evening bat activity survey highlighted the presence of common pipistrelle bats feeding and foraging around the castle associated with the edges of the broad-leaved woodland on the north and west side of the motte, and highlighted the presence of Daubenton’s bats feeding and foraging over the River Tame. Areas within the castle with evidence of bat activity: dungeon, hall, intra mural passage and elevated passage across to perimeter wall walk. TAMWORTH CASTLE Bat Survey Plan Legend Bat Roost Evidence of Bats Features with potential for roosting Bats 80 Part 2 www.marionblockley.co.uk Tamworth Castle Conservation Management Plan Limited Liability Partnership Office: Bakewell Tel: 01629 815544 Scale NTS Checked KAS 10/09 Date Approved KAS N 4380 Job Ref Drawn DKS Status REV0 W E S FIGURE 2 Dwg No. OS Licence No: n/a Crown copyright reserved Offices in: Bakewell, Oxford, Berwick-upon-Tweed & Monmouth Tel: 01629 815544 Fax: 01629 815577 Web: www.bsg-ecology.com Email: info@bsg-ecology.com
The broad leaved woodland cover on the north side of the motte is considered to be of ecological value at a local level for the range of fauna that it is likely to support, including mammals and birds. However it is not considered to be of particular intrinsic value for the plant species that it supports. Aged or ‘veteran’ trees found outside ancient woodland are particularly valuable for biodiversity and their loss should be avoided. The horse chestnut tree at the base of the motte, given its possible age, size and position could be classified as a veteran tree. The removal of this tree may therefore be contrary to the guidance set out in PPS9 Habitats PPS 9 Ancient Woodland and other Important Natural Habitats Aged or ‘veteran’ trees found outside ancient woodland are particularly valuable for biodiversity and their loss should be avoided. The horse chestnut tree given its possible age, size and position could be classified as a veteran tree. The removal of this tree may therefore be contrary to the guidance set out in PPS9 and would result in a negative ecological impact. The impact would be significant at a site level. The broad leaved woodland cover on the north side of the motte is considered to be of ecological value at a local level for the range of fauna that it is likely to support, including mammals and birds. However it is not considered to be of particular intrinsic value for the plant species that it supports. External Curtain wall The external face of the curtain wall is in good condition and there are few gaps or cracks which might support bats. Some gaps in the stonework on the southwest face of the curtain wall could potentially support bats but no evidence of bat activity was noted. Perimeter path retaining wall The dense ivy cladding the retaining wall of the perimeter path had been removed prior to inspection to enable the engineers to carry out trial ground anchor fixing to tie the retaining wall of the Parapet walk to the foundations of the curtain wall. The dense ivy may have had some potential to support roosting bats, but no suitable bat roosting features were noted in the retaining wall itself. First and second floor rooms No suitable features to support bat roosts were found in the first and second floor rooms. Ground Floor: Dungeon, Warders Lodge and Banqueting Hall Two active pipistrelle bat roosts were noted within the ‘dungeon’, also a bat roost was noted under the eaves of the Warders Lodge. Also bat activity was noted under the eaves in the south east corner of the Banqueting Hall. Intra-mural passageway Gaps between the bricks have the potential to support bat roosts but no evidence was found. Trees on the motte Three sycamore trees high on the south side of the motte were identified as having the potential to support bats, due to the dense covering of ivy. Five other specimen trees on the south side of the motte were also identified as having the potential to support bat roosts. There was no evidence to suggest the presence of a bat roost in the large horse chestnut, but trees can be difficult to assess given the dense foliage cover and the tendency for bats to move between several tree hosts Policies that relate to these issues: C6; E1; E4; J1 2.3.29 Access to the archive The castle archive is stored within Holloway Lodge. Half of the collection is stored in archive standard storage. Space in Holloway Lodge is severely limited and access to the collections can be difficult. Some items are stored in the staff toilet, not an ideal location! It is not possible to open the vertical plan chest to assess and record the contents as heavy volumes are stored on top of it. There is limited space for researchers to examine the archive, and perhaps it might be better located in Lichfield record office and/or in the Local Studies room of Tamworth Library which has ample space for research and online access. Tamworth Castle Conservation Management Plan www.marionblockley.co.uk Part 2 81
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