AONB designation recognises the importance of heritage and reinforces the need to protect and manage characteristic features. The historical value of the area is incredibly rich and important. Interest and participation in this subject is also high. It is also recognised that customs and traditions have historic and cultural value and such events often take place demonstrating community engagement with their heritage.
Current Project Work Last Updated 11/09. For more details on any of the projects please email mendiphills@somerset.gov.uk
Produce an archaeological management Plan for Black Down. Black Down is a complex landscape designated a Scheduled Monument due to its significant Bronze Age Barrow Cemetery (Beacon Batch) and a WW2 decoy town site. Through the Black Down Advisory Group funding was identified through Natural England’s Higher Level Stewardship Scheme to commission this work and is being led by English Heritage.
Annual AONB Heritage event this event now in its ninth year is an opportunity to promote current research carried out by professionals and local interest groups. The 2010 Heritage event will take place on 27th February at Shipham Village Hall. Booking is essential by completing and returning the booking slip attached to the programme for the day which you will find here Annual Historic Environment Day Programme and Booking Slip
SCHEDULED MONUMENTS
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