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ArchaeologyThe landscape of North Yorkshire has been created by thousands of years of human activity from fragmentary remains of the earliest settlements at the end of the last ice age 10,000 years ago through to the concrete structures of military airfields in the mid-20th century. It includes historic buildings, designed landscapes, battlefields, scatters of artefacts and field systems. These remains may be clearly visible above ground but those below ground will only be visible from the air or with specialised techniques.
All such remains are fragile and once damaged, or destroyed, cannot be replaced so it is important to preserve them for future generations but they also do a lot for us today, providing attractive historic towns, villages and countryside in which to live and work. They enhance our quality of life and give us a sense of place and identity as well as providing resources for education and tourism. You can find further information on the following web pages: Consultancy and advicePre-planning advice is given to potential applicants whether householder or major developer; advice on applications is provided to local planning authorities and management guidance is given to farmers, landowners and agents on agri-environment schemes and new woodland planting. Archaeology - consultancy and advice Archaeology - excavations and surveysInformation about archaeological work that has been carried out in North Yorkshire is held in the North Yorkshire Historic Environment Record. Archaeology - excavations and surveys Archaeology - local informationThe Historic Environment Record holds information on buildings, landscapes, features and artefacts. Archaeology - local information Historic sites and monumentsThe Historic Environment Record holds information used by a variety of people and organisations for many purposes including student research, development control and management. It is accessible to all and can be used online via the Heritage Gateway, or in person.
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Countryside management
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