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Farmers given ancient site advice Yorkshire (North)

Submitted by PaulM on Monday, 24 January 2005  Page Views: 2441

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A new service has been launched to advise farmers and estate managers in North Yorkshire how to preserve important ancient sites on their land. The county council has appointed Linda Smith to the new post of rural archaeologist.

She will advise on how land can be farmed without damaging historic landscape features.

"It's not about digging but finding out what is there and how to preserve it for future generations," Ms Smith said.

"Tree planting, pond digging and shallow wetland management are the most common problems," she added.

"They are often done to improve the natural environment without realising it is at the expense of the heritage."

Peter Sowray, the council's executive member for environmental services, added: "Many people don't know what is on their land.

"But the new service will be able to identify any features using the historic environment record at County Hall and advise on suitable management."

Source: BBC On-line 24 January 2005
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Re: Farmers given ancient site advice by Rich32 on Tuesday, 25 January 2005
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I spoke to Linda Smith in July 04 about Middleton Moor. If I recall correctly, liaising with landowners was part of her job then & she was well aware that some landowners were more amenable than others. She’s got a big task ahead & I wish her the best of luck.
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Re: Farmers given ancient site advice by enkidu41 on Tuesday, 25 January 2005
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I hope Ms. Smith is thick skinned. I can guess the reception she'll receive from some farmers I've come across!
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Re: Farmers given ancient site advice by DavidRaven on Monday, 24 January 2005
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Shame they can't have a word with Tarmac, about preserving the landscape surrounding the Thornborough Henges.
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    Re: Farmers given ancient site advice by ocifant on Tuesday, 25 January 2005
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    I have a strange feeling that they'll be prompted to do that very thing...

    :-)
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