4th March 2005, 09:11 PM
What all the fuss about?
A 2% sample 10 years ago was the norm. A 8-10% sample will give a better indication of what is there but a 100% sample will give an even better idea.
Eh have also commissioned a research project on the area. The sample size is actually irrelevant. The point is - is enough infomation known about the area to make a reasoned planning decision? To my mind a 0% sample is needed for the LPA to refuse the application.
The 2% trenching was following geophysics, field walking et al so not a bad programme of work.
I dont undertstand why Neil Campling has said there is no planning application when there is or why he suggested that people donot sign a petition. The NYCC web site contains a lot of info on the current situation and has set up a working group.
Reading Private eye one would think that this the only major area of neolithic activity in Yorkshire. It is not. The Wolds contain masses of the stuff in many locations. Rudston, Thwing, Kilham, Duggleby Howe to name but a few. There is also Cana Barn. This is not to deminish the importance of Thornborough and the issues involved but....
Not bad publicity though.
Peter
A 2% sample 10 years ago was the norm. A 8-10% sample will give a better indication of what is there but a 100% sample will give an even better idea.
Eh have also commissioned a research project on the area. The sample size is actually irrelevant. The point is - is enough infomation known about the area to make a reasoned planning decision? To my mind a 0% sample is needed for the LPA to refuse the application.
The 2% trenching was following geophysics, field walking et al so not a bad programme of work.
I dont undertstand why Neil Campling has said there is no planning application when there is or why he suggested that people donot sign a petition. The NYCC web site contains a lot of info on the current situation and has set up a working group.
Reading Private eye one would think that this the only major area of neolithic activity in Yorkshire. It is not. The Wolds contain masses of the stuff in many locations. Rudston, Thwing, Kilham, Duggleby Howe to name but a few. There is also Cana Barn. This is not to deminish the importance of Thornborough and the issues involved but....
Not bad publicity though.
Peter