A STUDY ON PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE EARTHEN MOUNDS AND HEDGES IN THE OLD KABURAGI ALLEY IN SAKURA CITY, CHIBA PREFECTURE

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the actual situation of earthen mounds and hedges space in a residential area along the Old Kaburagi Alley in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. Findings are as follows: first, that the number of earthen mounds and hedges is decreasing overall; second, the reduction and division of the site, changes in building use, and the road width increased have led to a decrease in the number of earthen mounds and hedges; third, that the local residents are attached to the earthen mounds and hedges and feel the need to preserve and restore them.