guy Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) A previous thread dealt with the controversy of building a 210-acre solar farm near Silchester, site of one of Britain’s best preserved Roman sites. (See thread below.) Despite protests, the project will now be allowed to proceed: Quote The site will remain 210 acres, have its own battery park, 16 transformer stations, which are 10ft high, plus “7km of security fencing” around it. Furious locals have blasted the decision, claiming the proposed site is “immoral” and a “monstrosity”, even accusing those behind it of “green-washing”. In 43AD, Silchester was established by the Romans as the town of Calleva Atrebatum. It is home to ruins, a bathhouse, and the remains of an amphitheatre; experts believe there are discoveries that are yet to be made. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/giant-solar-farm-next-to-hampshire-roman-ruins-gets-green-light-after-u-turn/ar-AA17TI6K How Roman Silchester might have looked: https://archaeology.co.uk/articles/features/silchesters-roman-baths.htm Edited February 26, 2023 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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