Oldtown Mooretown - Text - Fingal County Council

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OLDTOWN - MOORETOWN
Local Area Plan
lTrain all on-site landscaping contractors or personnel
from Fingal County Council Parks Department in
appropriate onsite and landscape management of
archaeological sites for their future protection (Policy 2).
lIdentify areas that are known to be free from
archaeological remains and plant with appropriate trees,
shrubs and flowers (Policy 2 and 4).
lDevelop an informed landscaped river walk through the
creation of signage and points of interest to and from the
watermill site (Policy 4).
lInterpret the below-ground remains for the general
public, by providing signage and consideration could be
given to exposing the masonry remains or interpreting
the site layout and plan form on the present day ground
surface by a series of markers (Policy 4).
lDevelop linkages to and from this site to provide an
accessible archaeological landscape, open to all, which
will respect the archaeological remains and provide a
sympathetic and appropriate setting, maintaining the
topographical integrity of the site within a changing
environment (Policy 5).
All sites and archaeological parks shall be maintained and
managed so they retain their significance within and are
integrated into the local community. Boundary treatment and
the identification of the remains should encourage open access
across and movement through the Archaeological Parks.
The on site management plan for each archaeological site is a
collaborative and evolving process between the local authority,
statutory authorities and developer of the lands. The National
Monuments Section of the DoEHLG will advise on best practice
for all site works, oversee the implementation of the objectives
and actions as set out in the Conservation and Management Plan
and review and update the plan as necessary in conjunction with
Fingal County Council.
Where necessary during the enabling and construction works
for the LAP lands, fencing will be erected around archaeological
exclusion zones to protect the below ground remains from
accidental or inadvertent damage. This fencing will be removed
once construction has take place and the Archaeological Parks
will be incorporated in a seamless manner into the overall
development. Avoidance of railings or bollards to delineate an
archaeological site or exclusion area is advised as they detract
from the overall landscape setting, provide obstacles to
movement through the area and can attract antisocial behaviour
in the form of graffiti.
It is the intention that the creation of Archaeological Parks will
provide a safe and informative experience for the visitor and
local alike. Similarly, access to archaeological information will
enhance the public appreciation of the area and provide a
greater understanding of the sensitive nature of the below
ground remains.
Development of lands to the north of the Rathbeale
Archaeological Park (Oldtown Section) will be located so as to
incorporate the protection of view sheds from within the
Planning
Department