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Silbaby -a plea.

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Pete G Nov 26, 2004 16:09:46

Replying to nigelswift

Someone from the council visited the site and confirmed there is recent fly tipping but thinks that it has been done by the landowner so nothing can be done.
They think it unlikely that there is any contamination but will keep an eye on it.
PeteG

nigelswift Nov 26, 2004 18:22:34

Replying to Pete G

Whether the landowner is doing it or not, the fact there's access means others will be attracted to do so, and perhaps on a very big scale one night.

Let's face it, we're the ones that think it might be something, and the various authorities can't/won't act so it's down to us.
We could write to the owner (or HA could if they're agreeable) politely explaining that we think it "could" be something ancient, and offering to help in some way if he was willing?

BrigantesNation Nov 29, 2004 11:37:15

Replying to Pete G

I always love the way councils always assume stuff like this - did they bother to ask?

This may well be a bad sign, since if they are right, the landowner may have plans for it.

First thing is to make contact with the landowner and fidn out what if anything is planned. You may not want to say what you think the site is until you know this person better.

At the end of the day, the future of this site is 98% determined by the landowner. No work of any sort can be done without hgis/her consent. Including archeological investigations.