Historic Environment Roles
Historic Environment
Tourist board
Objective
You are against the proposal because the nearby towns and villages are used by visitors to the nearby theme park. The industrial nature of the quarry may drive the tourist business away and you are concerned about extra traffic on the A-road, which feeds into the theme park. Walkers and ramblers in the area could also be affected by the expansion.
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You are worried about how the quarry extension might affect the local tourist trade. You know that many people come to walk around the area and that if the footpaths change this might affect them. You are concerned that the quarry will spoil the lovely views from the nearby cycle way.
Historic Environment
Archaeologist
Objective
You are concerned because of there are a number of archaeological features within 1km of the proposed site, for example: Chesford hall, a gold torc, deer park, flint tools, pottery. You would like further archaeological work to be done in the area of the proposed extension to ensure that no significant archaeological remains are destroyed. You insist that the company work with a qualified archaeological organisation or you will have to object to the proposal.
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You are very concerned about quarrying taking place on a site when there have been several finds of great local significance found in the area. You want the quarry company to
Historic Environment
Local Historian
Objective
You have an interest in the potentially important prehistoric site, which is located in the area of the proposed extension. You would like to know if any archaeological sites or finds have been found in the area. You wish to ensure the site is properly recorded.
You are also concerned that quarrying in the area may damage Chesford Hall, which is a significant building and close to the site. You would be happy to see the quarry company restore Chesford Hall and the buildings adjacent to it.
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The archaeology found within the area is of great interest to local people. You want to know how local people will find out information about the archaeological finds. You also are worried about Chesford Hall. You know it is a listed building and are concerned about the effect that the vibrations from the quarry might have. You have been told that there might be restoration work on the hall but want to make sure that this work would be carried out without disturbing the visitors to the hall.
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