Cork City Council’s Planning and Development Directorate has published A Guide to Archaeological Considerations in the Planning Process, to outline the importance of archaeological investigations to developers.

This guide has been produced to provide assistance and practical information to developers, as well as property owners, planning consultants, architects, engineers and archaeological consultants.

It details the role of archaeology in the planning process and provides a brief explanation of the archaeology of the city.

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Cork City is one of the oldest cities in Ireland and has a rich archaeological heritage.

The council has said that only through an understanding of the past, obtained from the study of archaeology, can the factors which have influenced the shape of the city be appreciated.

Archaeology in its various forms, ranging from fragmentary buried remains to the fabric and contents of domestic and industrial buildings, is a vital component of the character and culture of the city, according to the council.

As these remains are fragile and vulnerable in the face of current development methods and proposals it is essential that they are properly safe-guarded and managed.

The Guide is available from the Planning and Development Directorate, City Hall.

(PR/KMcA)