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‘History could be lost if hillfort site is developed’
Cllr Peter Price on land at Wincobank on Sandstone Road which has been earmarked for development
ARCHAEOLOGICAL ‘treasures’ dating back to prehistoric times could be lost if housing plans are approved for a site in Sheffield, a councillor has warned.
Former Lord Mayor Coun Peter Price has spoken out over plans to build 26 homes on land at the end of Sandstone Road, Wincobank, on the Roman ridge overlooking the Lower Don Valley, the site of a former hillfort.
An archaeological survey carried out by Dr Gareth Davies, of Archaeological Research Services has concluded there is ‘medium to high potential’ remains may be intact.
Dr Davies recommended the site should be excavated before any development.
Coun Peter Price is among local councillors and residents who have objected to the plans.
He said: “The site could have archaeological treasures.
“Wincobank Hill is the site of an ancient monument and the way we have allowed this side of the hill to be developed has been shameful.
“Had it been anywhere else in the city, we would have protected it long ago.
“It is also an attractive hillside with footpaths, wonderful views, trees and wildlife and we feel it should be treated as open space.
“I strongly request this application is refused, so residents can continue to enjoy a small bit of attractive open space and our city’s heritage can be preserved.”
DLP Planning, agents for developer Investates Development, said the development would consist of 22 three-bedroom houses and four two-bedroom flats.
The agents said that surveys carried out in 1993 had found no evidence of archaeological remains.
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bigbaz5
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 12:59 PMWincobank Hill Is the only prehistoric site in the area. How in there right mind would they build on something that is very historic only someone that care's about money and filling there pockets with it than the people and there right to accses history and not to forget our children's right to a her heritage Someone should Contact Engish Heritage About it, It should be a protected site...
mickles
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 02:45 AMI'm very disappointed that this would even be considered. I'm also surprised that wincobank hill isn't a heritage site. It should be.
Zap
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 07:53 PMSo am I - I think it must be quite sad for Peter to see his first home - the hillfort under threat of the bulldozers. He spent many a happy day there playing as a child before the Romans came and sold him into slavery
White Bloke
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 12:31 PMI am 100% behind Peter Price on this one, just when are we going to wake up to things like this in Sheffield ? This is one of the earliest settlements known in Sheffield and once its lost to development you cannot get it back. I urge everyone to submit objection to these plans to the council and secure the future of our past for generations to come. Who are we to deprive this link to our past just for the 'in and out' profiteering of developers ?
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