County Geology Site Criteria for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
County Geology Site Criteria for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
County Geology Site Criteria for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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3. Historical significanceHistorical value is an important aspect <strong>of</strong> Earth sciencesite assessment. Britain played an important role in <strong>the</strong>history <strong>and</strong> development <strong>of</strong> geology <strong>and</strong> consequentlymany sites are <strong>of</strong> importance as <strong>the</strong> place wherescientific concepts were first demonstrated. Recordedhistory is also important in making links between <strong>the</strong>natural environment <strong>and</strong> our cultural heritage <strong>and</strong> localdistinctiveness, <strong>for</strong> example, <strong>the</strong> link between localgeology, quarries <strong>and</strong> building stone.<strong>Criteria</strong> <strong>for</strong> assessing sites <strong>of</strong> historical value.H1 If <strong>the</strong> site is historically important in terms<strong>of</strong> advances in geological/geomorphologicalknowledge, it will be considered eligible <strong>for</strong>selection.H2 If <strong>the</strong> Earth science interest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> site has importanthistorical links with <strong>the</strong> local environment,vernacular building stones etc, it will be consideredeligible <strong>for</strong> selection.H3 If <strong>the</strong> site has any important associations withculture, folklore or religion that can be directlylinked to <strong>the</strong> Earth science interest, it will beconsidered eligible <strong>for</strong> selection.H4 If <strong>the</strong> site has any archaeological significance thatcan be directly linked to <strong>the</strong> Earth science interest,it will be considered eligible <strong>for</strong> selection.St Erth Pits.4. Aes<strong>the</strong>tic value (value <strong>for</strong> publicawareness <strong>and</strong> appreciation)Local sites give <strong>the</strong> opportunity to raise awareness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>wider significance <strong>of</strong> rocks, soils <strong>and</strong> physical processesin our daily lives <strong>and</strong> as a key part <strong>of</strong> our naturalheritage, l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>and</strong> scenery. The aes<strong>the</strong>tic value <strong>of</strong>a site <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e plays an important part in stimulatinginterest <strong>and</strong> awareness in <strong>the</strong> Earth sciences <strong>and</strong> leading<strong>the</strong> way to unlocking <strong>the</strong> educational potential <strong>for</strong>people <strong>of</strong> all ages to learn about <strong>the</strong> natural world.<strong>Criteria</strong> <strong>for</strong> assessing sites <strong>of</strong> aes<strong>the</strong>ticvalue (value <strong>for</strong> public awareness <strong>and</strong>appreciation).A1 If <strong>the</strong> Earth science interest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> site is an essentialcomponent <strong>of</strong> an attractive or evocative locall<strong>and</strong>scape it will be considered eligible <strong>for</strong> selection.Castellated Cliffs.A2 If <strong>the</strong> site could be used to promote publicawareness <strong>and</strong> appreciation <strong>of</strong> geology/geomorphology, it will be considered eligible <strong>for</strong>selection.<strong>County</strong> <strong>Geology</strong> <strong>Site</strong> <strong>Criteria</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Cornwall</strong> & The <strong>Isles</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scilly</strong>Page 11
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