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Top archaeologist to study Burt
Castle
30.05.11
A LEADING Irish
archaeologist has been commissioned to prepare a
report on the condition of Burt Castle. David
Sweetman, the former chief archaeologist at the
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, has also been
asked to make recommendations about the best way to
conserve the 16th Century structure.
The castle, which is located on private land, is
believed to have been built during the reign of
Henry VIII.
Mr Sweetman is the author of the book ‘The Medieval
Castles of Ireland’ which delves into the history of
structures including Blarney, Bunratty and Dublin
castles. Inishowen’s county councillors were told of
the commissioning of the new report at their last
electoral area meeting. |
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Burt Castle. |
Donegal County Council
heritage officer, Joseph Gallagher, yesterday said
the archaeological condition report was costing in
the region of €1,000. “The report is in draft form
at the moment and we expect it to be finalised by
July,” he said.
Mr Gallagher said while the local authority was
facilitating the condition survey, any decision to
conserve the important local structure would be a
matter for the private owner or a local community
group with the consent of the owner. He also said
that, as a ‘recorded monument’, any future work on
Burt Castle would require the consent of the
National Monuments Service. |
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