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The Future
Melandra 2024
In 2024 National Highways provided a grant under their Designated Funds Programme to fund works at Melandra Roman Fort. The project was managed by Balfour Beatty Atkins, who worked with a team of specialists to assess the condition of the scheduled monument and the finds that have been recovered through centuries of excavation. This project included:
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The creation of a Conservation Management Plan.
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An assessment of the ecology of the site surrounding the fort.
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A new Archaeological Desk Based Assessment.
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An investigation of current issues with the ground and flooding.
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An assessment of the condition the remaining Roman stonework.
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The first comprehensive assessment of all artefacts recovered from the site since excavations began.
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Feasibility Study
High Peak Borough Council recognises that Melandra Roman Fort has significant potential to become a community and tourist asset. The fort is a unique archaeological site located in a protected wildlife area, located near to tourist destinations such as Glossop, New Mills, the Hope Valley and the Peak District. The site borders a large housing estate which presents excellent opportunities for community use.
High Peak Borough Council have put forwards some funding to undertake a Feasibility Study for the site. This study will draw on the assessments undertaken through the Melandra 2024 project and will put forward potential options for the future use and conservation of the site.
The objective of the report is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the site's potential for sustainable preservation, development, conservation, and public engagement.
Community Needs Assessment- Have Your Say
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