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The recent collapse of part of the bulwark n ° 9 of the Wall of Carlos III at its entry into Navantia only confirms the need to carry out urgent actions on part of the heritage of military fortifications that Cartagena treasures and which are at serious risk of Collapse This situation was already publicly denounced by AFORCA with the dissemination of its “Red List” which included the damaged bulwark.
In this case, it does not seem appropriate or exact to attribute the incident to the torrential rains but to the advanced state of deterioration in which it was for years with props that tried to contain the threat posed by the deep cracks that ran through its cut as a result of a deficient auction of the opening that was practiced in its day to give access to the shipyards through the bridge.
From AFORCA we have always expressed the obstacle posed by the different ownership of this heritage, which with different capacities and sensitivities further hinders the awareness of its owners and urges the administration to demand compliance with the Heritage Law, which among other obligations establishes that no Property of Cultural Interest (BIC) can be declared in ruin.
It is regrettable that most of the institutions and companies that own this heritage are unaware of its history, its value and its current state of deterioration, reducing in many cases to a group of old buildings without use that only accrue inconvenience to them due to the numerous “clandestine visits ”Of hikers or for the claims they have to bear.
It is time that both the Autonomous Community and the City Council, through their heritage areas, look for formulas, even coercive, that guarantee, at least, their current integrity.
Collaboration, the search for economic funds, ideas or the transfer in extremis must also be short-term tools for the desired enhancement of this rich heritage.
The collapse of part of Baluarte n ° 9 of the Carlos Wall on the Benipila Front is one more touch of attention for a city that aspires to be considered a "World Heritage Site".
We remember once again our “Red List” released in 2018, and we hope that it will not be news again for such abandonment.
Covered, ridged path leading to the Bateria de la Podadera (late 19th century), whose construction is about to collapse on the sea.
BIC and property of the MINISDEF.
North fusilian drum of the Fajardo Fort (mid 19th century), partially cut for military use, and another section of it fell four years ago due to lack of closure of its coronation.
BIC and property of the MINISDEF.
Toilets and Guard Corps of the Atalaya Castle (18th century).
Only part of this small external building remains standing, and the rest threatens to collapse.
BIC and owned by the Cartagena City Council.
The propping up of the used esc, the improvement of their access, the cataloging of remains and the clearing carried out by the City Council are positively valued.
False entrance and exterior walls of the spare parts for powder magazines and devices of the Castillo de San Julin.
BIC and Property of Telefnica.
Slabs and Egyptian historicist reliefs of the spare parts of the battery of the Parajola.
Cracked and detached parts.
BIC and property of the MINISDEF.
Building of the Guard and Spare Corps of the Castillo de Moros (XVIII).
The looting of bricks from the enclosures suffered in these two buildings threatens their total collapse.
BIC and owned by the Cartagena City Council.
Bulwark n ° 9 of entrance to Navantia, Wall of Carlos III (S. XVIII).
Cracked and propped up in its access from the Rambla de Benipila bridge.
BIC and property of the MINISDEF.
Source: AFORCA
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