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OFFALY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 - 2015Volume 1 - Written Statementappreciation of protected structures may be included ina Development Plan where considered necessary topreserve their character. Offaly County Council willexamine the need to designate areas as ArchitecturalConservation Areas during the period of the plan.14.6.6 Vernacular StructuresIn towns, older structures, which may not be listed inthe Record of Protected Structures or part of an ACA,may, individually or as part of a group of buildings orstreet, contribute positively to the character of the areaor townscape, which can be diminished by their loss.The Council will seek to retain these structures wherefeasible. Examples of such structures include the GrandCanal, mills, thatched structures, old industrialbuildings and other buildings. A number ofpublications in relation to the county’s vernacularheritage are available and include the following:• thatch• mill sites• bridges• industrial heritage sites.14.7 Archaeological Conservation14.7.1 ArchaeologyOffaly has a rich and diverse archaeological heritage,which dates back to the Mesolithic period (7,000 B.C.)for example Lough Boora.Whilst all recorded monuments which are listed in theRecord of Monuments and Places are protected by lawunder the National Monuments Act 2004, it is alsoCouncil policy to protect its archaeological heritagefrom damage. There are currently upwards of 4,000archaeological sites identified within Offaly. However, itis accepted that many other sites may remain beneaththe surface and possibly may become uncoveredfollowing development / excavation work.The Council will take cognisance of the advice andrecommendations of the Department of theEnvironment, Heritage & Local Government, both inrespect of whether or not to grant planning permission,and in respect of the conditions to which permission, ifgranted, should be subject.The Council will ensure that all planning applications fordevelopment, refurbishment, restoration works, etc.shall be referred on receipt to National Monuments andArchitectural Protection Division (Department of theEnvironment, Heritage and Local Government).The Council will facilitate pre-planning consultations inrelation to the archaeological heritage with thePlanning Authority in its capacity of being charged withthe implementation of the National Monuments Acts.Wherever practicable, the Council will encourage theprovision of public access to sites identified in theRecord of Monuments and Places.Under section 12.3 of the National Monuments(Amendment) Act 1994, a person proposing to carry outworks at or close to a Recorded Monument is obliged togive notice of such intention to the Minister of theEnvironment, Heritage and Local Government.Development, either above or below ground within thevicinity of a site of archaeological interest will not bedetrimental to the character of the archaeological siteor its setting. Regard will be given to the “Frameworkand Principles for the Protection of the ArchaeologicalHeritage”.14.7.2 Sites and Monuments RecordA full record of the Record of Monuments and Places isavailable at Offaly County Council offices and should beconsulted in cases of all developments on, adjacent toor within the setting of sites of archaeological interest orwithin Zones of Archaeological Potential. In relation toall such sites, whether Recorded Monuments or thosecarrying a higher status, the Planning Authorityrecommends that potential developers consult as earlyas possible with the relevant agencies (such as theNational Monuments Service of the Department of theEnvironment, Heritage & Local Government) and thePlanning Authority in order to ensure that archaeologicalconcerns can be specified and if appropriate,integrated into development proposals at as early astage as possible.Copies of the Record of Monuments and Places areavailable for public consultation in the Council’splanning department and throughout the network oflibraries in Co. Offaly (Refer to Map 14.1).Chapter 14 | Built Heritage | page 135
OFFALY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 - 2015Volume 1 - Written Statement14.7.3 Zones of Archaeological PotentialIn 1986, an Urban Archaeology Study was undertakenby the Department of the Environment. This studyinformed the designation of Zones of ArchaeologicalPotential in the county including the following areas:• Banagher• Birr• Daingean• Dunkerrin• Seir Kieran.14.7.4 Monuments in State and CouncilOwnership in County OffalyOffaly County Council will seek to conservemonuments in its ownership, in consultation with theDepartment of the Environment, Heritage & LocalGovernment, where resources permit (Refer to Table14.1).All excavation, digging, ploughing or disturbance ofthe ground in proximity to National Monuments instate ownership or guardianship of the Minister for theEnvironment, Heritage and Local Government or of theLocal Authority requires the consent in writing of theMinister (Section 14 as substituted by Section 5 of theNational Monuments (Amendment) Act 2004). Wherenecessary, the Minister for the Environment, Heritageand Local Government will issue preservation orders toensure protection is afforded to sites believed to beunder threat.Table 14.1 National Monuments in State Ownership in County OffalyMonumentHigh Cross and Grave SlabHigh Cross and Remains of Church,KinnittySier Kieran Monastic Churchland andSettlementEarthworkChurches, Two Round Towers,Crosses, slabsTwo ChurchesLand at Clonmacnoise (9 Acres,7 roods and 37 perches)Medieval Deserted VillageTownlandDurrow DemesneCastletown and GlinskClonmore and ChurchtownCloninClonmacnoiseRahan DemesneClonmacnoiseCannakillNational MonumentRegistration Number3135104975328182601617Table 14.2 National Monuments in Guardianship of the State: County Offaly.MonumentClonfinlough StoneChurch and SlabsTownlandClonfinloughGallenNational MonumentRegistration Number336505Chapter 14 | Built Heritage | page 136
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