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THE TRUST
Who are we?
The concept of an Irish Mining History organisation was
established in 1995 as a mechanism to celebrate and promote awareness,
appreciation and conservation of remains of what is arguably Ireland's oldest
industry. This is an industry which commenced more than 7000 years ago during
the Stone Age, and which has, right up to the present day, played an intimate
and pivotal role in the evolution of human society, culture and economic
activity in Ireland - a contribution most eloquently attested in the names given
to the earliest phases of human cultural and societal evolution - the Stone,
Copper, Bronze and Iron Ages. The organisation has evolved significantly, in
name and purpose, since its formal inauguration as the Mining History Society of
Ireland in 1996. In 2001, it was formally reorganized as the Mining Heritage
Trust of Ireland Ltd, in order to better position the organisation to avail of
funding and other opportunities to achieve its objectives: to embrace and
promote an integrated approach to all facets of the history of mining in Ireland
- facets which range from history per se, to archaeology, archaeometallurgy,
ecology of mine sites, genealogy, fiscal history, surface and underground
surveying, site and building conservation, education, and sustainable
presentation of extant remains. We hope that you enjoy your visit to this site.
We have much still to do - and perhaps you might wish to join us in our
endeavour?
Mission statement:
The Mining Heritage Trust of Ireland seeks to develop the
informed public awareness, appreciation, conservation and enjoyment of all
facets of mining heritage throughout Ireland.
Objectives: The objectives of the Trust are:
The general promotion of awareness, appreciation and conservation of the mining
heritage of Ireland.
To create and maintain an inventory of surface and underground mining remains.
To actively participate in, facilitate and promote the surveying and
documentation of extant mining heritage.
To create and maintain a library of information to assist researchers.
To provide an active programme of lectures, field meetings, publications and a
newsletter.
To undertake general mining history educational activities.
To initiate and support mining heritage as tourist amenities.
To promote a "Code of Practice" in relation to sites.
To provide representation on mining heritage to relevant statutory authorities
Membership is, at the discretion of the Directors, open to anyone who supports
the mission and objectives of the Trust.
The Trust undertakes a range of activities throughout the year; including a
newsletter, field meetings, workshops and lectures. Other activities include the
on-going recording of extant mining remains.
An Annual General Meeting is held each February (for the proceeding year), where
Officers of the Trust are elected and a report is made for the year’s
activities.
Meetings: A varied programme of meetings is organised each year. Field meetings
are held between Spring and Autumn. These are generally held over a weekend and
include an evening lecture. One-day field meetings may also be held. Field meets
consist of visits to old mine sites in Ireland and practical workshops. Lecture
meetings and one-day workshops are also organised around certain themes.
Site Inventory: A major project for the Trust is the production of an inventory
of mine sites and remains. This inventory will form a baseline for future
studies and more importantly highlight sites requiring conservation. A site
survey form is available and the results will be compiled on a computer
database. All the Trust’s members are encouraged to contribute to the site
inventory, and a check list of sites is available on the website.
Publications: A Trust newsletter is produced approximately once a quarter. This
contains items of topical interest, including the forthcoming programme of the
Trust and short articles. More comprehensive publications will be issued when
required. One such planned publication is a volume on the Mineral Statistics of
Ireland to be published jointly with the Northern Mines Research Society and
Exeter University.
Membership: There are three classes of membership of the Trust:
Full Member - Any person over the age of 16 years. Receives copy of newsletter
and meetings information. Can participate in all Trust meetings.
Family Member -
two adults over 16 yrs, plus children. Same benefits as Full Member, but only
receives one copy of newsletter and other communications.
Institutional Member - any organisation which supports the aims of the Trust.
Receives same publications as a Full Member, can nominate individuals to attend
Trust meetings.
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Board 2007
Links
MHTI Articles of Association
MHTI
Memo of Association
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