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Mottisfont Estate archaeological survey CKC Archaeology Page 6 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───────── Summary of management recommendations These recommendations are of a general nature; for specific recommendations for each identified site, the management is referred to the site inventory (volume 2). Management recommendations for each site are given in the last section of each individual entry. There are only three estate specific recommendations that need urgent attention. These are listed below, before the more general recommendations. Other less urgent recommendations are listed under individual sites in the inventory, as indicated above. Recommendations needing urgent attention 1. There is a tendency for historic quarries on the estate to be used for rubbish tipping. In particular, the management's attention is drawn to the extensive tipping in the quarry behind Hatt Farm. This has clearly been systematic and deliberately planned, possibly by a Trust tenant. Steps should be taken to prevent this activity, where feasible. In the case of the Hatt Farm Quarry, the rubbish should be removed and properly disposed of. 2. The stealing of garden furniture and ornaments (urns, statues, seats, even encaustic tiles) is on the increase. There are many examples of thieves using plant machinery to remove heavy objects. Mottisfont Abbey has a particularly fine and extensive collection of valuable urns and statuary. The management should be aware of this problem, and take steps to increase the security of the estate's gardens outside opening hours. 3. Vegetation on the island in the Mill Stream that forms part of the former mill site is likely to cause serious problems soon. Saplings have taken hold on the island, and their roots are causing damage to the masonry remains of the mill. This will get worse as the saplings grow, causing serious potential for damage from erosion during flood conditions. It is recommended that the aplings be cut down and treated to prevent regrowth. Other vegetation should be removed and ts regrowth monitored. During vegetation removal, it is recommended that a survey of the pstanding remains of the mill is undertaken. eneral considerations . Management should try to ensure that the integrity of the estate as a whole is preserved. . Historic recognition of trees should be extended to include all historic trees, including those ot planted as part of designed landscaping. . Historic hedgerows and boundaries should be respected. . Historic trackways should be respected. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───────────
Mottisfont Estate archaeological survey CKC Archaeology Page 7 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───────── 5. The use of non-essential motorised vehicles on the Estate should be restricted. 6. All staff should be made aware of the need to report incidents likely to have impact on the historic aspects of the landscape. 7. Farming practices should be monitored for impact on archaeological sites. 8. Forestry practices should be monitored for archaeological impact. 9. Should any ground disturbance be contemplated around historic buildings or archaeological sites advice should be sought from the Archaeological Advisers at the Estates Advisory Office. In most instances it is likely that the presence of an archaeologist will be required to record any archaeological deposits that are disturbed. 10. Metal detecting should not be allowed on National Trust property, unless part of a structured project approved by the Archaeological Advisers from the Estates Advisory Office. 11. The following recommendations for historic buildings apply to old farm buildings, such as arns, as well as houses. i. Any modifications or repairs affecting these structures should be preceded by an archaeological/analytical survey. This should include a basic plan, and where appropriate sections and elevations, at a scale of at least 1:50, supported by written descriptions and photographs. Photographs should be taken in both colour and monochrome or slide; the latter for ong-term archival purposes. i. Subsequent opportunities arising to record historic fabric during repair work should be taken o supplement this record. Details of any new repair work should be recorded and added to this ntry in the Sites and Monuments Record. ii. Historical fabric should not be removed from these buildings or their environs without onsulting the archaeological advisers at Cirencester. v. Should below ground excavation be undertaken in the vicinity of these buildings, advice hould be sought from the archaeological advisers at Cirencester. . Repairs should be undertaken with appropriate period materials. Modern substitutes should not e used. vi. PVC and similar plastic window frames and doors are not suitable for National Trust vernacular buildings. If present, these should be replaced at the most convenient opportunity. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───────────
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