Transcript Rubicon presentation Colm Moloney

Archaeology in the Pipeline
- implications of archaeological discoveries
for utility companies
Colm Moloney
Managing Director –
Rubicon
Rubicon Heritage
Heritage Services
Services Ltd
Ltd
Who are Rubicon Heritage?
www.rubiconheritage.com
Who are Rubicon Heritage?
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Founded in 2001
www.rubiconheritage.com
Who are Rubicon Heritage?
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Founded in 2001
Offices in Cork, London and Edinburgh
www.rubiconheritage.com
Who are Rubicon Heritage?
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Founded in 2001
Offices in Cork, London and Edinburgh
Employs over 60 archaeologists
www.rubiconheritage.com
Who are Rubicon Heritage?
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Founded in 2001
Offices in Cork, London and Edinburgh
Employs 60 archaeologists
Specialists in linear developments
www.rubiconheritage.com
What is Archaeology?
What is Archaeology?
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Archaeology is the study of past societies through an examination of the material
remains left by our ancestors
What is Archaeology?
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Archaeology is the study of past societies through an examination of the material
remains left by our ancestors
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With regard to utilities this can take the form of very delicate buried remains which can
range from artefacts to the foundations of buildings to the physical remains of our
ancestors in the form of their bones
What is Archaeology?
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Archaeology is the study of past societies through an examination of the material
remains left by our ancestors
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With regard to utilities this takes the form of very delicate buried remains which can
range from artefacts to the foundations of buildings to the physical remains of our
ancestors in the form of their bones
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However upstanding remains are also present in the form of historic buildings, earthwork
sites or places linked to historic events or traditions, such as battlefield sites
Why is Archaeology important?
Why is Archaeology important?
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Archaeology is finite – once it’s gone it can’t be replaced
Why is Archaeology important?
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Archaeology is finite – once it’s gone it can’t be replaced
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In certain contexts it is the only evidence we have for past events and the story of how
our society evolved
Why is Archaeology important?
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Archaeology is finite – once it’s gone it can’t be replaced
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In certain contexts it is the only evidence we have for past events and the story of how
our society evolved
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We have a moral and legal responsibility to protect or record this for future generations
Statutory Protection / policy and guidance
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National Monuments Acts
Statutory Protection / policy and guidance
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National Monuments Acts
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Planning and Development Act 2000
Statutory Protection / policy and guidance
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National Monuments Acts
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Planning and Development Act 2000
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Codes of Practice (Irish Concrete Federation, …)
Statutory Protection / policy and guidance
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National Monuments Acts
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Planning and Development Act 2000
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Codes of Practice (Irish Concrete Federation, ESB, Eirgrid, …)
Statutory Protection / policy and guidance
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National Monuments Acts
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Planning and Development Act 2000
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Codes of Practice (Irish Concrete Federation, ESB, Eirgrid, Bord Gais, Coillte, NRA, RPA,
Iarnrod Eireann and Bord na Mona)
Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology?
Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology?
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Delays
Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology?
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Delays
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Cost
Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology?
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Delays
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Cost
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PR
Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology?
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Delays
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Cost
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PR
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Stress!!!!!
How Rubicon Manages Risk
Early consultation
Professional and relevant advice
Desk based assessment –
Including use of cartographic sources
OSi 2nd Edition Map, Caherduggan Castle
OSi 1st Edition Map, Caherduggan Castle
Desk based assessment –
Including use of cartographic sources
OSi 2nd Edition Map, Caherduggan Castle
OSi 1st Edition Map, Caherduggan Castle
Proactive archaeological prospection
Archaeological excavation
and Post- Excavation
Archaeological monitoring
Potential benefits of effective
Heritage Management
Budgeted costs
Peace of mind
Positive PR - Outreach
Thanks for listening!
Colm Moloney
Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd
Unit 2, Europa Enterprise Park,
Midleton, Cork
Mobile 087 124 0991
Office 021 452 0286
@cjamoloney
[email protected]
www.rubiconheritage.com