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Policy 3: Information, Recording and Research
OLDTOWN - MOORETOWN
Local Area Plan
lEncourage historical and archaeological research and analysis of the archaeological remains.
lSupport the existing efforts of local historical and archaeological societies in the promotion of
public presentations of the archaeological findings through publication, lectures and display.
lCreate a research framework for future archaeological, architectural heritage and historical re
search to improve the understanding of the remains .
lConsider investigations of a targeted nature when opportunities arise in the context of
development.
lEnhance public appreciation of the area and sites with appropriate signage and information.
lCreate walking routes incorporating the archaeological features and promote their usage though
Fingal County Council’s website.
Policy 4: Legibility, Access and Presentation
lCreate a supportable brand identity using a consistent graphic design to create linkages between
signage, information panels, publications, leaflets and maps.
lThe existing cross at Oldtown presently identifies the burial ground and should be retained;
perhaps this could become the symbol of the brand.
lThe shapes of passive amenity parklands at Oldtown and Mooretown are to echo the
sinuous/curvilinear lines of the historical (early medieval) landscape. The boundaries and land
scaping in such public amenity areas are to be completed in a manner sympathetic to the local
archaeological heritage.
lEstablish an urban design framework, together with guidelines for civic works (especially hard
landscaping and street furniture), traffic calming and the treatment of new development.
lDevelopment of open space around the below-ground archaeological remains and greenways
linking from one site to another and extending into the Swords Regional Park and the
Broadmeadow Linear Park and housing estates to the southeast.
lCreate links such as bridges and pedestrian crossings between sites where there may be a
physical obstacle such as a water-course or existing road.
lDevelop site-specific information panels at locations with archaeological in-situ remains. The
design of interpretative signage requires careful consideration to determine the appropriate
extent and presentation of content, a sensitive form, and sensitive materials to each location.
These information panels could be linked so as to encourage pedestrian footfall from one site to
another – developing a walking circuit.
lThe conservation management of Glasmore Abbey (DU011-019) can be improved and linked to
the LAP lands and incorporated into the overall ‘archaeological story’.
lEach archaeological site requires identification and an above-ground physical presence whether
it is by a marker or hard or soft landscaping displaying the full extent of the site and interpretation
for public. An appropriate treatment should be developed to identify the extent of the
archaeological site.
lPromote local awareness of the significance of the remains, both through on-site signage and
through the dissemination of the main findings of all archaeological work carried out across the
site.
Policy 5: Implementation, Management and Review
lEnsure that the policies outlined in this Plan are integrated properly into the forthcoming LAP.
lEstablish a robust fence around the entire circumference of the exclusion and buffer zones
containing the archaeological complex during development works, in order to protect the remains
from any accidental or inadvertent damage.
lExisting trees should be retained where possible. The addition of appropriate shrubs, herbaceous
plants and wildflower meadows will enhance the ecological value of the area while providing a
diverse range of habitats
lPlanting will comprise non-invasive species that will not pose a threat to the integrity of the
archaeological sites.
lDevelop a framework analysis for short term (1-2 years), medium term (1-5 years) and long term
actions (10-20+ years) linked to development and civil works undertaken as a result of the LAP.