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Urgent action to protect heritage
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has adopted precautionary measures to halt the demolition of the century-old Casa Las Señoras, located in Cueva de la Negra in the municipality of Pájara. The demolition had been notified by the State for this Wednesday, 26 August, but the island government moved to intervene, believing that irreversible damage could be caused to the cultural and archaeological heritage of the area.
Why the house must be preserved
In a statement, the island corporation explained that the characteristics of the property, its possible age, its location within the former population nucleus of Cueva de la Negra, its construction features, and the information available about its historical use all constitute circumstances that make it necessary to properly understand and document the building before any irreversible action is taken upon it.
Furthermore, the Cabildo noted that the house is situated in close proximity to an archaeological site, a circumstance that advises extreme protective measures and the adoption of necessary precautions before carrying out any action that could affect the building, its immediate surroundings, or the subsoil beneath it.
Owners’ request and urgent response
The island government reported that the property owners submitted a request for such measures to be taken on 25 August, prompting the Cabildo to act urgently to prevent potential irreversible damage, given that the planned demolition was not backed by adequate studies.
The Cabildo of Fuerteventura has reminded the public that the Canary Islands Cultural Heritage Law grants the island councils the authority to adopt precautionary measures of this kind in cases of urgency, which may include the suspension of works or activities.
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