12th December 2005, 01:57 PM
Hi M,
As I see it, a portaloo used by the Queen and found in the gardens of Buckingham palace is arguably far more important than my own convenience, regardless of its more substantial and impressive nature.
The settlements used by those attending Thornborough is part and parcel of the Thornborough complex, it is not a separate feature and cannot be judged in isolation.
Claiming one monument to be nationally important does not undermine any other monuments claim and I do not think it is wise to argue that just because some monuments are being ignored that all monuments should be.
There are indeed a large number of monuments being lost, many of whom are certainly of national importance and should not be destroyed for the convenience of the developer. That does not mean this one should go that way too.
By the looks of things, the situation for Ladybridge is unchanged from the point prior to the latest archaeological work:
1. There is no need for the gravel.
2. The proposed quarry is neither in a preferred area for quarrying or a preferred search area.
3. The current application will destroy nationally important remains.
Save the Thornborough Henge Complex - http://www.timewatch.org
As I see it, a portaloo used by the Queen and found in the gardens of Buckingham palace is arguably far more important than my own convenience, regardless of its more substantial and impressive nature.
The settlements used by those attending Thornborough is part and parcel of the Thornborough complex, it is not a separate feature and cannot be judged in isolation.
Claiming one monument to be nationally important does not undermine any other monuments claim and I do not think it is wise to argue that just because some monuments are being ignored that all monuments should be.
There are indeed a large number of monuments being lost, many of whom are certainly of national importance and should not be destroyed for the convenience of the developer. That does not mean this one should go that way too.
By the looks of things, the situation for Ladybridge is unchanged from the point prior to the latest archaeological work:
1. There is no need for the gravel.
2. The proposed quarry is neither in a preferred area for quarrying or a preferred search area.
3. The current application will destroy nationally important remains.
Save the Thornborough Henge Complex - http://www.timewatch.org