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Border Archaeology was instructed to carry out an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment with regard to a proposed new dwelling attached to No. 46 Culvers Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2BL. This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains) and forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets, defined as parts of the historic environment considered significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. It is BA's considered opinion that, prima facie, the archaeological potential of the site does not present an impediment to the proposed development. Given the overall Moderate potential of the site in archaeological terms, it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site. In this particular case, it is respectfully suggested that a limited programme of archaeological observation (watching brief) of groundworks, specifically focused on excavations for the proposed foundations and service trenching associated with the new dwelling, would be appropriate in this instance.

The aim of the project is to undertake a programme of ASBR of the curtilage listed outbuilding at Brickhouse Farm Chargrove Lane Up Hatherley Cheltenham to Historic England/RCHME Level 2, as detailed in Understanding Historic Buildings - A guide to good recording practice (Lane 2016) to allow for the preservation by record of all standing building fabric, fixtures and fittings of historical interest that will be removed or substantially altered by the proposed development. The programme of Level 2 Archaeological Standing Building Recording undertaken by Border Archaeology with regard to the traditional farm outbuilding at Brickhouse Farm, Chargrove Lane, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham (Glos.) has reached the following conclusions briefly detailed below: The building in question consists of a low, single-storey L-plan outbuilding of probable 19th century date situated to the SE of the Grade II listed late 18th century farmhouse at Brickhouse Farm. Historical evidence shows that Brickhouse Farm was primarily a pastoral farmstead and this is evidenced by the presence of several ranges of outbuildings associated with livestock accommodation. The L-plan outbuilding, which is in a heavily dilapidated condition, comprises two distinct elements, a four-bay gabled range aligned NE-SW and largely of timber-framed construction with a brick rear wall which appears to represent evidence of a later rebuilding, together with a two-bay gabled barn attached to the SW end of this range, oriented NW-SE and chiefly of brick construction. The outbuilding as a whole has been subject to considerable modern alteration associated with its conversion to usage as a garage, workshop and storerooms and is in a heavily decayed state with the NE gable end having completely collapsed and the rear (SE) wall in a very poor state of repair. The NW gable end has been rebuilt and a set of modern double doors inserted. Two of the internal subdivisions, represented by walls of brick and concrete breezeblock construction, are evidently modern insertions but probably replaced earlier partitions. Both ranges appear to have been in existence by the late 1880s as they are shown on the OS 1st edition 25-inch map of 1887 which distinguishes between the timber-framed and brick construction of the two ranges. The evidence of the extant fabric suggests that the four-bay timber-framed range may be of early to mid-19th century date and may originally have been built as a livestock shelter shed (which was open fronted to the NW). This identification is further supported by the close proximity of the outbuilding to the farmhouse. However, by the late 19th century the shelter shed appears to have been converted into accommodation for fattening cattle or pigs as indicated by the subdivision into four distinct pens and the infilling of the NW-facing elevation with featheredged boarding and broad planked doors. No visible evidence for a hayloft at roof level was noted. The brick rear wall and brick paved flooring noted in these compartments appears to be of mid-late 19th century date; the brickwork of the rear wall (consisting of yellowish-red bricks laid in English Garden Wall Bond) is characteristic of Victorian agricultural outbuildings and is noticeably different from that employed in the construction of the nearby late 18th century farmhouse. The two-bay barn range to the SW appears to be of mid to late 19th century date and contemporary with the reconstruction of the rear wall of the four-bay timber-framed range. This range also appears to have been used as livestock accommodation but was converted to use as a garage in the mid to late 20th century and extensively refurbished as indicated by the modern double doors and concrete slab floor.

Border Archaeology (BA) has been commissioned to carry out an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment (ADBA) regarding a revised application for proposed residential development at Nos. 73-75 Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8TR, comprising the construction of a two-storey extension accommodating two self-contained flats to the rear of the existing building. Based on the results of this assessment, the overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has thus been assessed as Moderate to High. This assessment reflects the location of the site within the Archaeological Priority Area of Camberwell Green, as well as the potential to encounter evidence of post-medieval remains associated with the site of the pre-1850s vicarage associated with St Giles' Church, which appears to have been located either on or very close to the site. The potential for Romano-British and medieval archaeological remains has been assessed as Moderate while the potential for prehistoric archaeology is considered to be Low. However, it is BA's considered opinion that, prima facie, based on the available evidence, the archaeological potential of the site does not present an impediment to the development. Recommendations: It is suggested that a programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits in the vicinity of the site.

Border Archaeology (BA) has been instructed by Michael Jones Architects Ltd to undertake an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment (ADBA) with regards to a planning application for the refurbishment and extension of St Mary's Church Hall, Addington, Croydon CR0 5AS (NGR: TQ 37047 63977). This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on archaeological (buried) remains. It forms an initial stage of investigation and may be required so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets, defined as parts of the historic environment considered significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. The summary description of the development is based on architects' drawings and information supplied by the client in September 2022. Subsequent publication of revised proposals and specifications for the proposed development, together with updated plans and elevation drawings, may necessitate revisions to this report and the conclusions reached. In brief, the proposed works involve the refurbishment of the existing Church Hall and construction of a small extension at the NW corner of the Hall housing a café and seating area with a terraced area to the rear.. Potential impacts on archaeological remains could include the excavation of foundation trenching for the construction of the new extension (which are anticipated to be strip foundations) Strip foundations would entail the removal of any archaeological remains within the footprint of each excavated strip to a typical depth of 1.0-1.5m below existing ground level as assumed for the purposes of this assessment. It is possible that the bases of archaeological features such as pits or ditches would remain intact beneath these impact levels but their context could be lost. Other potential impacts on sub-surface remains could include the excavation of trenching for services including drainage and utilities. In view of the likely shallow depth of superficial deposits overlying the natural gravels and chalk bedrock in this area, based on the evidence of geotechnical records and archaeological fieldwork nearby, it is possible that archaeological deposits may be encountered at a shallow depth (possibly c.0.30-0.90m bgl). It should also be considered that any extant remains may have been disturbed, perhaps heavily, by the construction of Home Farm in the late 18th/19th century and subsequent groundworks associated with the building of the existing Church Hall in the late 1960s. However, as there has been no prior investigation within the site, the extent and depth of truncation of archaeological remains within the site remains undetermined. Overall Conclusions The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has thus been assessed as Moderate to High with particular reference to encountering evidence of prehistoric, medieval and post-medieval remains, reflecting the location of the site within an Archaeological Priority Area. The potential for Romano-British remains has been assessed as Moderate. However, it is BA's considered opinion that, prima facie, based on the available evidence, the archaeological potential of the site does not present an impediment to the development. Recommendations: It is respectfully suggested that a programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with Croydon Council and the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits in the vicinity of the site.

Recording will reflect Historic England/RCHME guidance and will be undertaken in accordance with standards set by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), namely, Standard and guidance for the archaeological investigation and recording of standing buildings or structures (CIfA 2020a) and Standard and guidance for the creation, compilation, transfer and deposition of archaeological archives (CIfA 2020b). BA also adheres to the CIfA Code of conduct (CIfA 2021) and to project management advice set out in Management of Research Projects in the Historic Environment: The MoRPHE Project Managers' Guide (Lee 2015). The specific recording methodology is based on a Historic England/RCHME Level 2 record as detailed in Understanding Historic Buildings - A guide to good recording practice (Lane 2016), which sets out guidance on the recording of historic buildings for the purposes of historical understanding and is a revised and expanded version of Recording Historic Buildings: A Descriptive Specification (RCHME 1996). The programme of Level 2 Archaeological Standing Building Recording undertaken by Border Archaeology with regards to the traditional farm outbuilding at Pigeon House Farm, Uckington, Gloucestershire, has reached the following conclusions briefly detailed below: The building in question consists of a single-storey rectangular timber-framed structure aligned roughly NW-SE, situated about 75-80m NE of Pigeon House Farm, an unlisted farmhouse of early 19th century date (with possible earlier 17th century origins) and an adjoining L-plan range of 19th century brick outbuildings (now converted to residential use). The timber-framed outbuilding appears to have been built at some time between c.1839 and 1884; it is not shown on the Elmstone Hardwicke tithe map of 1839 but it does appear on the OS 1st edition map of 1884. The extant evidence of the structure itself appear to be consistent with a mid-19th century date for its construction. Its width and height and the fact that it originally had doors at the SE (front) end of the building suggests that it was probably built as a cart shed (rather than an open-ended shelter for livestock) and was also probably used for the storage of farm implements. The outbuilding is a single-celled structure, five bays long, of timber-framed construction with a hipped, open-truss roof with three sets of butt purlins linking the principal rafters. It is likely that the building was originally clad in weatherboarding and had a thatched roof; however, the cladding and roof covering appears to have been entirely removed at some point in the mid-late 20th century and replaced by the existing corrugated metal sheeting. The interior of the shed consists of five bays, the subdivisions marked by timber wall posts with metal straps linking the posts to the horizontal wallplates. The wall posts exhibited considerable evidence of reuse and replacement, in fact most appear to be reused railway sleepers which replaced the original timber posts which were removed due to their decaying condition. No evidence was noted to indicate that the framing of the shed previously rested upon a timber sill plate or stone foundation; the existing wall posts appear to have been set directly into the ground. Little evidence for original fixtures or fittings relating to the original usage of the shed was noted; it has been divorced from its original setting in relation to the historic farm buildings at Pigeon House Farm by the construction of a large modern steel-framed barn to the SW.

The specific recording methodology is based on a Historic England/RCHME Level 2 record as detailed in Understanding Historic Buildings - A guide to good recording practice (Lane 2016) comprising a drawn, photographic and descriptive written record of the chapel with documentary research to inform the results of the recording. A programme of Archaeological Standing Building Recording to Historic England Level 2 was carried out at Eastcote Baptist Chapel, Eastcote (Northants) prior to conversion to a residential dwelling. The chapel was built in 1838 with a Sunday School added in 1870-71. It is not designated as a listed building but has been recognised as being of historical and/or architectural significance and is recorded as such in the Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record. The chapel consists of a simple rectangular gabled edifice aligned northwest-southeast, of orange-red brick construction (laid in Flemish Bond) with a pitched Welsh Slate roof and a projecting gabled entrance porch with bargeboarded eaves. The low arched window openings in the southwest-facing elevation and the flat arched windows in the northwest end of the church appear to be original although the existing glazed casements are clearly modern insertions (replacing sash windows). Attached to the northeast end of the chapel is a single-storey rectangular gabled building of red brick and rubble masonry construction with a pitched slate roof which was originally built in 1870-71 as a Sunday School (replacing an earlier building on the site which was demolished). A gabled brick extension was added to the northeast end of the schoolroom at some point during the late 19th century to accommodate a storeroom; this extension was further altered with the insertion of concrete breezeblock partitions for lavatories in the mid-late 20th century. Internally, the chapel is of a single-cell 'preaching-box' type, characteristic of small Baptist chapels of early to mid-19th century date, which has been subject to considerable refurbishment in the mid-late 20th century. The roof structure comprises a central kingpost truss and two open trusses with angled struts, while the suspended wooden boarded floor appears to have been renewed in places. Few fixtures or fittings of historical or architectural interest were noted within the chapel interior, the sole exception being the wall tablet commemorating Thomas Chamberlain (d.1869), the founder and first minister of the chapel which was relocated from Pattishall Chapel following its closure in 1955. The interior of the schoolroom has a simple collar and tiebeam roof and has been similarly refurbished with the insertion of a modern kitchen unit and replacement of the original door and windows with uPVC glazing. The chapel may be regarded as a typical example of a simple 'preaching box' Baptist chapel of early to mid-19th century date, with minimal architectural detailing and similar in form to the nearby former Baptist chapel at Pattishall, founded in 1840.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by Southwark Council to undertake an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (ADBA) with regard to the redevelopment of the Old Peckham Library site at 167 Peckham Hill Street London SE15 5JZ. The proposed development entails the construction of a four-storey building with community facilities to be provided on the ground floor with self-contained residential accommodation on the floors above. This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets. These are parts of the historic environment which are considered to be significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. Summary Conclusion & Recommendations: The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has been assessed as Moderate to High with particular reference to encountering medieval and post-medieval remains associated with the settlement of Peckham Village. The potential for prehistoric and Romano-British remains has been assessed as Low to Moderate. However, it is BA's considered opinion that, prima facie, based on the available evidence, the archaeological potential of the site does not present an impediment to the development. Recommendations: Given the archaeological potential of the site it is reasonable to conclude that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the senior archaeological officer at Southwark Council will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site.

Border Archaeology (BA) has been commissioned to carry out a Heritage Statement with regard to a planning application for the demolition of an existing 6-bedroom house of early 20th century date and construction of a new block of nine residential apartments at 84 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon Surrey CR2 0RB. Conclusion: In overall terms, the impact of the proposed development in heritage terms may be assessed as Moderate to Slight, based on a cross-referencing of the significance of the Grade II listed house at Purley Bury, assessed as being of High importance, against the magnitude of impact, assessed as Minor. The proposed development at No. 84 Purley Downs Road would appear to result in a degree of change to the setting of the listed building, however it is respectfully suggested that this impact can be limited either by amendments to the design of the new apartment block or enhanced landscaping measures, specifically to reduce the visibility of the new development in the backdrop to views of the listed building.

Border Archaeology has been commissioned to carry out a Heritage Statement relating to the proposed demolition of the Barnfield Estate Office (Oak House) and a community hall and the construction of 19 residential apartments on land forming part of the Barnfield Estate, Barnfield Road, Woolwich, London SE18 3QT. In overall terms, the impact of the proposed development in heritage terms can be assessed as Slight. This assessment takes into account the Low to Medium significance of Oak House, a former interwar public house built as part of the construction of the Barnfield Estate in the 1930s-40s, cross-referenced against the magnitude of impact, assessed as Moderate to Major. In archaeological terms, it is considered that there is Low potential in overall terms for encountering significant archaeological remains, reflecting the likelihood that the existing mid-20th century buildings on the site will have heavily truncated any archaeological remains within their footprint. However, it may be noted that two pottery manufacturing sites of late medieval/early post-medieval date are recorded in the wider surrounding area, to the east and southwest of the proposal site.

The Archaeological Standard Building Recording (ASBR) was undertaken by Border Archaeology on 14th May 2021 in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation submitted to and approved by North Yorks Moors National Park Authority on 7th July 2021. The specific recording methodology is based on a Historic England/RCHME Level 2 record, as detailed in Understanding Historic Buildings - A guide to good recording practice (Lane 2016), which sets out guidance on the recording of historic buildings for the purposes of historical understanding and is a revised and expanded version of Recording Historic Buildings: A Descriptive Specification (RCHME 1996).Records were compiled in accordance with BA's Archaeological Field Recording Manual (2017) and the Historic England conventions detailed in Understanding Historic Buildings - A guide to good recording practice (Lane 2016). BA adheres to the CIfA Code of conduct (2020a). General external and internal views were recorded for contextual purposes with relevant architectural detailing and individual features shown as separate items and contextually as part of the surrounding elevation. Each photograph (both external and internal) included an appropriate scale and all photographic images were indexed and cross-referenced to a written photographic register, which included details of subject and direction of view. Lodge Hill Farm comprises a stone-built farmhouse (Building No. 1) incorporating a single-storey outhouse and pigsty at its W gable end with and a small walled garden to the S. To the SW of the farmhouse, a derelict stone-built barn (Building No. 2) and derelict stone-built bank barn (Building No.3) form an L-shaped plan and a combination stone-built barn (Building No.4) incorporating stables, loose box and cart shed is situated to the E of the farmhouse. The buildings open onto a grass-covered courtyard with a probable underlying metalled surface and a culverted stream running through. The plot is 2.6 acres and is bounded by a stone perimeter wall. The buildings are not listed but are considered by the North York Moors National Park Authority to be of sufficient local interest to be classified as a non-designated heritage asset. The origins of the farmstead are unclear but the existing buildings appear to be of 18th/19th century date and the exterior of the farmhouse and working buildings exhibit little evidence of alteration or remodelling beyond replacement of roofing materials and a replacement lintel above a cart entrance in Building No.4. Based on the evidence of historic Ordnance Survey maps, it appears that the layout of Lodge Farm had largely been established by the late 19th/early 20th century. The farmhouse (Building No. 1) is built on a double-pile plan with central passage and later ancillary buildings extending from its W gable end to form a longhouse plan. The ground-floor entrance opens onto a central hallway with access to five rooms and a straight staircase on the W wall up to first-floor level. The end of the hallway has been partitioned and a rear door blocked. The hallway and a storage room have York stone floors and the other rooms have either concrete flooring or floorboards. Externally, the presence of air bricks suggests the ground floor may have originally been suspended. Apart from the storage room, all rooms are plastered and have exposed ceiling beams. The storeroom has a bare stone wall and hooks set into the ceiling. The outhouse is accessed externally or through the farmhouse kitchen. The remains of a stone-built stove survive in one corner and the open roof structure shows two pairs of rough-cut timber purlins. The derelict pigsty is accessed externally and comprises two compartments opening onto enclosed yards and a coaxial rear corridor.

Border Archaeology (BA) has been instructed by Artworks Creekside 2 LLP to produce an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (ADBA) in connection with the proposed redevelopment of No. 2 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SA. This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on archaeological (buried) remains. It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposal site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets, defined as parts of the historic environment considered significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. The archaeological potential of the Site has been assessed in overall terms as Moderate to High with particular reference to encountering archaeological remains of medieval and post-medieval date, particularly associated with wharves and industrial activity, as well as remains of a 19th century theatre building. The potential for prehistoric and Romano-British remains has been assessed as Moderate. Recommendations: It is BA's considered opinion that, prima facie, the archaeological potential of the Site does not present an impediment to the proposed development. Given the Moderate to High potential of the Site in archaeological terms, it is suggested that an appropriate programme of site investigation and recording, the details to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits within the Site.

Border Archaeology (BA) has been instructed by Advent Life Sciences to undertake a Built Heritage Statement (HS) relating to 27 Fitzroy Square, Fitzrovia, London W1T 6ES, in connection with the proposed refurbishment of the exterior and interior of the building (which until recently was used as a dental surgery) as commercial office space. This Heritage Impact Assessment describes the listed building at 27 Fitzroy Square and assesses its significance, followed by a description of the application proposals and an assessment of their potential impact on the heritage asset, in order to reach an overall assessment of the significance of impact upon the built heritage asset. In overall terms, the impact of the proposed internal refurbishment works on the significance of the listed building may be assessed as Slight to Moderate, based on a cross-referencing of the significance of the house, assessed as being of High importance as forming part of an important Grade II Listed terrace of early 19th century date, cross-referenced against the magnitude of impact, assessed as Minor. The proposed works will not alter the overall plan form or external appearance of the building and no internal fixtures or fittings of note will be removed, although there is potential for the installation of lighting and a new air conditioning system to impact to a certain degree on historic fabric.

Border Archaeology (BA) has been instructed to produce an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (ADBA) with regard to a planning application for a proposed residential and commercial development at the site of the former Post Office, 138 Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, London N16 7JN. In more detail, the proposed development entails the erection of a three-storey extension to the front elevation and a roof extension to the rear along Brooke Road to accommodate 7 residential units (3 x 3 bedroom units and 4 x 1 bedroom units) and retaining commercial space on ground floor, as well as the extension of the existing basement, addition of lightwells to the side elevation, the provision of communal amenity space, refuse and cycle parking and other minor associated alterations (Hackney Council Planning Ref. 2021/0848). This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets, defined as parts of the historic environment considered significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. It is BA's considered opinion that, prima facie, the archaeological potential of the site does not present an impediment to the proposed development. Given the Moderate potential of the site for archaeological remains, it is respectfully suggested that a programme of archaeological work (the details to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service) would be appropriate in this instance. However, in view of the likely degree of truncation of buried deposits and features by modern basements and building foundations associated with the existing Post Office, it is thus suggested that a programme of archaeological monitoring and recording of geotechnical investigations (for instance, in the form of trial pits) within the site prior to construction of the proposed basement extension may be the most appropriate form of mitigation in the first instance, to confirm the depth of made ground deposits across the site and determine the survival of significant archaeological remains, if any have indeed survived truncation by the existing modern building. Dependent on the results of this programme of monitoring and recording, it is possible that no further work will be required or that further investigation may be necessary, should significant archaeological remains be identified.

Border Archaeology (BA) has been instructed by Robert West on behalf of Stolthaven Dagenham Ltd to undertake a Heritage Statement (HS) with regard to a planning application for the jetty refurbishment works at the Stolthaven Dagenham Terminal, Thunderer Jetty, Hindmans Road, Dagenham RM9 6PU. In brief, the proposed works comprise the demolition, removal and refurbishment of the existing berth structures and to construct a replacement jetty approach (with overhead pipe rack), breasting dolphins, mooring dolphins and a new jetty head/ loading platform (LBBD Planning Ref. 21/00455/FULL). It should be noted that this HS deals specifically with the impact of the proposed development on built heritage assets; a separate desk-based assessment report has been produced with regards to impact on archaeological assets (MoLA 2021). In overall terms, the impact of the proposed refurbishment works at Thunderer Jetty on heritage assets in the vicinity of the site may be assessed as Slight. This assessment reflects the fact that those elements of the jetty structure to be removed are later additions. The scale and footprint of the jetty will remain largely intact and thus impact on nearby heritage assets, in particular the nearby No. 4 Jetty at Dagenham Dock, will clearly be limited in scope. It may also be argued that the proposed refurbishment works will extend the working life of this jetty, thus helping to preserve the long-established historic industrial character of this area, dating back to the late 19th/early 20th century. In terms of the National Planning Policy Framework, the overall impact of the development in heritage terms, based on the results of this Heritage Statement, may be said to constitute 'less than substantial harm' and may be considered to fall within the low range of this category of impact.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by Smith and Newton Architects on behalf of The Royal British Legion to undertake an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment with regard to a planning application relating to the proposed demolition of the property at The Royal British Legion, Beaufort-Roberts Memorial Community Hall, 39-43 Eddystone Road, Lewisham, London SE4 2DE and its replacement with a three-storey mixed use building comprising six residential apartments. This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets. These are parts of the historic environment which are considered to be significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. Summary Conclusion & Recommendations: The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has been assessed as Moderate, with particular reference to encountering evidence of Romano-British remains. The potential to encounter evidence of medieval and post-medieval remains has been assessed as Low to Moderate, while the potential for prehistoric archaeology has been assessed as Low. However, it is BA's considered opinion that, prima facie, based on the available evidence, the archaeological potential of the site does not present an impediment to the development. Recommendations: Given the Moderate archaeological potential of the site (particularly for Romano-British remains) it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by A & E Elkins on behalf of RBG Housing to undertake a Heritage Statement (HS) with regard to a proposed social housing development of 32 dwelling units comprising a mixture of houses, duplexes and flats on the site of former sheltered housing units at Sam Manners House, 57 Tuskar Street Greenwich London SE10 9UJ (fig. 1). Please note that due to travel restrictions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has not been possible to undertake a detailed site visit as per usual practices. BA has endeavoured to use its experience in accessing alternative sources and methodologies to provide the relevant information and will look to carry out subsequent site visits at a later date once restrictions have lifted and if appropriate and so required. Archaeological Assessment The overall archaeological potential of the site has been assessed as Low to Moderate, which reflects the limited scope of the archaeological resource identified in the immediate vicinity of the study area although there is slightly increased potential for prehistoric and post-medieval remains. In view of the probable limited nature of the archaeological resource in the vicinity of the site, it is suggested that a watching brief on excavations for the foundation piles may be the most appropriate form of mitigation in this instance. Heritage Assessment The overall magnitude of impact from the proposed development at Sam Manners House on designated and non-designated heritage assets in the immediate vicinity of the site has been assessed as Slight. This assessment reflects the limited number of heritage assets recorded in the vicinity of the site, which is not located within a Conservation Area, as well as the sensitive design of the proposed new residential units which respects the architectural character and setting of nearby heritage assets situated in Tuskar Street.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by A & E Elkins on behalf of RBG Housing to undertake a Heritage Statement (HS) with regard to a proposed social housing development of 20 apartments located off Dunblane Road and Well Hall Road, Eltham, London SE9 6RX (fig. 1). The proposed development comprises 20 new dwellings, consisting solely of social rent apartments of mixed size and occupancy, including 2 wheelchair accessible apartments, rising to between 3-4 storeys in height. It will also have a combination of private and shared external amenity/play space, hard and soft landscaped areas, and a total of eight parking bays, two of which will be wheelchair accessible. Please note that due to travel restrictions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has not been possible to undertake a detailed site visit as per usual practices. BA has endeavoured to use its experience in accessing alternative sources and methodologies to provide the relevant information and will look to carry out subsequent site visits at a later date once restrictions have lifted and if appropriate and so required. The overall significance of impact of the proposed development on nearby designated and undesignated heritage assets can be assessed, based on the available information, as being Slight and positive. In view of the minor and largely positive impacts the proposed scheme will have on the site and nearby heritage assets, no further built heritage mitigation work is recommended in connection with the proposed application.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by St Ignatius' College to undertake an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment with regard to a planning application relating to the construction of new access road to the Pastoral Centre at St Ignatius' College, Turkey Street, Enfield EN1 4NP (NGR TQ 34646 98968). This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets. These are parts of the historic environment which are considered to be significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. Summary Conclusion & Recommendations: The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has been assessed as Moderate, with particular reference to encountering evidence of prehistoric and post-medieval remains. The potential to encounter evidence of Romano-British and medieval remains has been assessed as Low to Moderate. However, it is BA's considered opinion that, prima facie, based on the available evidence, the archaeological potential of the site does not present an impediment to the development. Recommendations: Given the Moderate archaeological potential of the site, it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site. However, in view of the limited scope of the works to be undertaken, it is suggested that a watching brief would be appropriate in this instance.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by RTPI Chartered Town Planners to undertake an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment with regard to a planning application relating to the demolition of the existing bungalow and garage and erection of two detached bungalows with accommodation in the roof including provision of car parking bays to the front and side of the new properties with a designated refuse collection point (Sutton Council Planning Ref. DM2020/00064). This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets. These are parts of the historic environment which are considered to be significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has been assessed as Moderate, with particular reference to encountering archaeological remains of prehistoric, Romano-British and medieval date, while the potential for revealing evidence of post-medieval activity has been assessed as Low. This assessment reflects the location of the site within the Archaeological Priority Area associated with the Wandle Gravels and the multi-period nature of the archaeological resource identified in the vicinity of the site and its wider periphery. Recommendations: Given the Moderate archaeological potential of the site in overall terms, it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed to undertake a Heritage Statement (HS) with regard to a planning application for listed building consent for the removal of the existing stone porch at No. 29 Mycenae Road Blackheath London SE3 7SF and its replacement with a wooden front porch with side glazing, as well as replacement of the existing steps and handrail leading up to the entrance. In brief, it is respectfully suggested that it will be necessary to make amendments to the size of the proposed replacement porch, to ensure that it is in keeping with the character of No. 29 and its wider setting in Mycenae Road, forming part of the Westcombe Park Conservation Area. However, subject to appropriate changes to the design of the porch, specifically in terms of scale, to ensure that it does not project too far forward of the house, it is considered that the impact on No. 29 and its wider setting can then be justifiably assessed as Slight.

Border Archaeology (BA) has been commissioned to carry out an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment (ADBA) regarding the proposed demolition of former light industrial buildings and construction of a new NHS surgery on land to the rear of Nos. 2-28 Belfast Road, Hackney, London N16 6UH. This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets. These are parts of the historic environment which are considered to be significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has been assessed as Moderate to High, with particular reference to encountering evidence of early prehistoric remains. This assessment reflects the fact that significant evidence of in-situ Palaeolithic remains, comprising a series of soil horizons or 'working floors' containing a substantial assemblage of worked flint, faunal and palaeoenvironmental remains, has been identified to the S, E and W of the site, mostly found during the construction of the railway and residential development in the surrounding locality of Stoke Newington in the late 19th century. While recent interventions in the immediate vicinity of the site have not yielded evidence of in situ Palaeolithic remains, there nevertheless remains potential to encounter further evidence of stratified deposits and associated finds of Palaeolithic date, which may be encountered at varying depths below ground level (possibly ranging between 1.2 to 3.65m). The potential to encounter evidence of Romano-British, medieval and post-medieval remains has been assessed as Moderate. The site is located within the Archaeological Priority Area associated with the historic routeway of Ermine Street (represented by the modern A10), an important highway of Roman origin. Consequently, there is potential to encounter evidence of Romano-British roadside occupation and burials, as well as later medieval and post-medieval roadside settlement. Recommendations: Given the Moderate to High archaeological potential of the site (particularly for early prehistoric remains) it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by Mr D Said & Mrs A Said to undertake an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment with regard to a planning application for the demolition of an existing one-bedroom flat and café at 335 Hall Lane, Chingford, London E4 8PY, and the construction of five new flats, comprising two flats at ground level, two flats at first floor level and one flat at second floor level, along with the provision of associated private and communal amenity space, car parking, bin and cycle stores. This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets. These are parts of the historic environment which are considered to be significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has thus been assessed as Moderate with particular reference to encountering evidence of prehistoric and medieval activity. This assessment primarily reflects the location of the site within an Archaeological Priority Area associated with the River Lea and its tributaries. Studies carried out as part of the Lower Lea Valley Mapping Project have demonstrated that the site probably lay on the W edge of a low gravel terrace (Landscape Zone 4.8) close to the confluence of the Rivers Lea and Ching. This suggests that there may have been slightly drier conditions in this area during the early prehistoric, which might potentially have been conducive to human activity. There is also potential to encounter evidence of alluvial clay or peat deposits overlying the natural gravels, which could possibly contain waterlogged organic remains yielding valuable information regarding on past environmental changes and early habitation. The depth of the gravels and overlying alluvial/peat deposits in this specific area is unclear, although extensive made ground deposits have been identified in nearby archaeological and geotechnical investigations, well in excess of 1m below existing ground level. Nevertheless, should deep excavations (for piled foundations) be required, then it is possible that evidence of alluvial/peat deposits may be encountered. The potential for encountering evidence of archaeological features and deposits of Romano-British and post-medieval date has been assessed as Low. Recommendations: Given the Moderate potential of the site in archaeological terms, it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site.

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by London Borough of Hackney to undertake an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment with regard to a planning application relating to the construction of a new NHS surgery at the Portico Learning Centre, 34 Linscott Road, Hackney, London E5 0RD. The grid reference for the site is NGR TQ 35176 85637. This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets. These are parts of the historic environment which are considered to be significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has been assessed as Moderate to High, with particular reference to encountering evidence of prehistoric, Romano-British and post-medieval remains. This overall assessment reflects the significant, multi-period archaeological resource which has been identified in the vicinity of the site. Considerable evidence for early prehistoric activity (particularly in terms of lithic finds of Lower Palaeolithic date) has been recorded in the immediate locality of the site and its wider environs, reflecting its location on a high-level gravel terrace (Hackney Gravels) to the W of the River Lea, representing a favourable site for early prehistoric habitation. Evidence of finds and burial activity of Romano-British date has been identified nearby, reflecting its close proximity to the presumed course of a Roman road from London to Great Dunmow (designated as an Archaeological Priority Area). It is also possible that buried remains of buildings, cellarage and landscaping features associated with the early 19th century London Orphan Asylum may be encountered in the immediate vicinity of the site. Recommendations: Given the Moderate to High archaeological potential of the site in overall terms, it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site.

This Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (ADBA) has been undertaken by Border Archaeology Ltd (BA) in response to an instruction from Kristian Kaminski MA FSA IHBC Properties Curator (London), English Heritage, with regard to proposed scheme of drainage works within the pasture ground to the rear of Kenwood House (The Iveagh Bequest), a Grade I listed mansion of 17th-18th century date. Kenwood House and its pasture ground lie within a Grade II* Registered Park and Garden, laid out in the mid-18th century and further altered in the 1790s by the noted landscape designer Humphry Repton. The site also lies within the Tier 3 Archaeological Priority Area (APA) of 'Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill Fields', as defined in the Archaeological Priority Areas Appraisal for the London Borough of Camden (Historic England 2018). Acknowledgements to Kristian Kaminski, Properties Curator, and Dr Emily Parker, Landscape Advisor (English Heritage), for kindly providing copies of historic mapping, published and unpublished reports and other historical information relating to Kenwood House. Overall Conclusion: The overall archaeological potential of the site may be assessed as High, with particular reference to encountering buried remains of walls and other features associated with the walled gardens and yards to the south and east of Kenwood House, which are shown on mid to late 18th century plans, prior to the extensive landscaping works undertaken at Kenwood for the 2nd Earl of Mansfield during the mid-1790s. Recommendations: Given the High archaeological potential of the site, it is suggested that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed in consultation with English Heritage, Historic England and the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits within the area of the proposed drainage works.

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Border Archaeology has been commissioned by South East Water to undertake a Rapid Appraisal of the proposed Barcombe Water Treatment Works to St Francis Service Reservoir Mains Renewal Scheme, in advance of the proposed installation of a water mains pipeline crossing the Bevern Stream and extending through fields to the south-east of the village of South Chailey, East Sussex. The potential for encountering evidence of prehistoric activity has been assessed as Low to Moderate. Although evidence for prehistoric activity in the vicinity of the route is slight, there is potential, where the pipeline route crosses the Bevern Stream, to encounter alluvial deposits with potential to contain well-preserved palaeoenvironmental material relating to changing environmental conditions and land use dating back to early prehistory. The potential for encountering evidence of Romano-British activity has been assessed as Low to Moderate. Although there are no recorded sites or finds of this period in the immediate vicinity of the route, evidence for Romano-British settlement and industrial activity (including ironworking and pottery kiln sites) has been recorded in the wider landscape crossed by the Bevern Stream. The archaeological potential of the route, in terms of medieval archaeology, has been assessed as Low to Moderate. Although recorded evidence of medieval activity in close proximity to the pipeline is slight, a number of medieval settlement sites and a pottery kiln site have been identified in the wider landscape traversed by the route. The potential for encountering evidence of post-medieval activity has been assessed as Low.

Border Archaeology Ltd (BA) has undertaken an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (ADBA) on behalf of Bristol City Council regarding a proposed new cycle centre at Henacre Open Space, Lawrence Weston, Bristol. The overall archaeological potential of the site may be assessed as Moderate to High, with particular emphasis on the potential for evidence of features associated with the immediate hinterland of the Roman villa site at Kingsweston, as well as palaeoenvironmental remains associated with landscape changes and human activity during the prehistoric, Romano-British and medieval periods on the North Avon Levels. Overall Conclusion: The overall archaeological potential of the site may be assessed as Moderate to High, with particular emphasis on the potential for evidence of features associated with the immediate hinterland of the Roman villa site at Kingsweston, as well as palaeoenvironmental remains associated with landscape changes and human activity during the prehistoric, Romano-British and medieval periods on the North Avon Levels. Recommendations: Given the Moderate to High archaeological potential of the site, it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Bristol City Council Principal Historic Environment Officer, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site.

This Report details the results of an Archaeological Walkover Survey undertaken by Border Archaeology Ltd on behalf of South East Water for the route of the Hourne Farm to Cottage Hill Mains Renewal Scheme, extending between Crowborough and Rotherfield (East Sussex). The proposed scheme consists of approximately 2.4km of pipeline extending from a connection point at Palesgate Lane, Crowborough to the Cottage Hill Reservoir, located to the south of the village of Rotherfield. Relatively few features of archaeological interest were noted along the route. However, there remains potential for encountering evidence of archaeological remains along specific sections of the route, including 1/a long-established ridgeway of prehistoric or Roman origin, running to the north of the B2100 between Crowborough and Rotherfield, 2/a focus of medieval and post-medieval ironworking activity at Jarvis Brook and Maynard's Gate, close to the western terminus of the route, 3/ the site of a post-medieval marl pit and an associated limekiln site north of Dewlands Manor, 4/ the site of a demolished post-medieval farm complex W of Old Forest Lane and 5/ the buried line of a Second World War anti-tank ditch located to the east of Palesgate Lane.

This Report details the results of an Archaeological Walkover Survey undertaken by Border Archaeology Ltd on behalf of South East Water for the route of the Coggins Hill to Cottage Hill Strategic Mains Scheme, extending for about 5.1km between Mayfield and Rotherfield (East Sussex). A small number of features of archaeological interest were noted in the immediate vicinity of the pipeline route, mostly consisting of relict field boundaries and landscape features of medieval/post-medieval date and the line of the late 19th century Cuckoo Line railway. However, evidence of prehistoric activity, Romano-British and post-medieval ironworking sites and medieval settlement has been recorded in the wider vicinity of the route, with particular reference to the sections of the route 1/ extending northwest of Mayfield to Argos Hill and 2/running west-southwest from the Coggins Mill Water Treatment Works across fields and woodland north of Mayfield towards the Tunbridge Wells Road.

This Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (ADBA) of the Hourne Farm to Cottage Hill Water Mains Renewal Scheme undertaken by Border Archaeology Ltd on behalf of South East Water has reached the following conclusion: The overall archaeological potential of the route has been assessed as Moderate. This assessment reflects the fact that, although little archaeological fieldwork has been undertaken in close proximity to the route, several sections of the proposed pipeline traverse or extending near to areas of potential archaeological interest, including 1/a long-established ridgeway of prehistoric or Roman origin, running to the north of the B2100 between Crowborough and Rotherfield, 2/a focus of medieval and post-medieval ironworking activity at Jarvis Brook and Maynard's Gate, close to the western terminus of the route, 3/ the site of a post-medieval marl pit and an associated limekiln site north of Dewlands Manor and 4/ the site of a demolished 18th-19th century farmstead W of Old Forest Lane and 5/ the buried line of a Second World War anti-tank ditch located to the east of Palesgate Lane.

This Report details the results of an Archaeological Walkover Survey undertaken by Border Archaeology Ltd on behalf of South East Water of the route of a water mains scheme extending from Sharnden Borehole to Coggins Mill Water Treatment Works at Coggins Mill, Mayfield (East Sussex). Although relatively few features of archaeological interest were identified along the route, there remains potential for encountering evidence of 1/ features relating to the medieval mill site and associated settlement at Coggins Mill hamlet, designated as an Archaeological Notification Area and Conservation Area, and 2/ features and deposits associated with ironworking activity of Romano-British or early post-medieval date along the Coggins Mill stream.

A non-intrusive Archaeological Walkover Survey (AWS) of the proposed route of the Groombridge to Hourne Farm Tank Mains Reinforcement Scheme was undertaken by Border Archaeology Limited (BAL) on behalf of South East Water (SEW). The aim of the survey was to characterize, quantify and locate known and hitherto unknown heritage assets likely to be affected by the engineering groundworks and associated vehicular movements and thus to identify areas requiring archaeological mitigation. An appropriate mitigation strategy will be agreed in consultation with South East Water and the Archaeological Officer for East Sussex County Council, with particular reference to the sections of the route extending close to the Archaeological Notification Areas at Hourne Wood and Hodges Wood.

This Rapid Appraisal of South East Water's (SEW) proposed Staplecross to Iden: Section 12 Mains Renewal Scheme undertaken by Border Archaeology Ltd (BA) has reached the following conclusion: The archaeological potential of the area traversed by the pipeline route has been assessed as Moderate (with particular reference to evidence for prehistoric and medieval activity). A watching brief is considered to be the most appropriate form of archaeological mitigation, in this instance.

This report concerns an Archaeological Assessment of the Groombridge to Hourne Farm Tank Mains Reinforcement Scheme undertaken by Border Archaeology Ltd (BAL) for South East Water. The archaeological potential of the route has been assessed in overall terms as Moderate to High, primarily reflecting the fact that significant evidence of Roman and medieval industrial activity has been identified in the vicinity of the pipeline route. Two specific sections of the route have been identified as having especial potential for multi-period archaeological remains associated with ironworking activity, namely 1/a section of the route extending for about 1.1km NE from Hourne Farm pumping station through woodland and pasture fields to Stonehouse Farm (from NGR TQ 52265 31847 to TQ 52613 32843 and 2/another section extending NE from Stonehouse Farm towards Renby Farm (from TQ 52841 33204 to NGR TQ 53278 33921).

Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by 1-2 Hepscott Road Ltd to carry out a programme of Detailed Archaeological Assessment in respect of a proposed residential development on the site of Nos. 1-2 Hepscott Road Hackney Wick E9 5HB. Overall, the archaeological potential of the site has been assessed as Low to Moderate, reflecting the limited scope of the archaeological record and the evidence that this area remained as sparsely occupied marshland subject to episodic flooding from prehistory through to the mid-19th century. The results of recent investigations in the immediate locality have demonstrated the potential for encountering evidence of alluvial silt and peat deposits of high palaeoenvironmental significance; however, any such deposits are likely to underlie deep deposits of post-medieval/modern made ground, extending to a depth of 3.5m-4m in places.

A programme of building recording to Historic England Level 2 was undertaken by Border Archaeology Ltd on a complex of outbuildings at Whitehouse Farm Calverton Milton Keynes. The earliest structure identified was Building A, a brick and weather-boarded barn to the northeast of the farmhouse which appears to have been constructed at some time between 1840 and 1880. This barn appears to have been used as a cart-shed with a storage loft at upper-storey level. It is possible that this may be identified with a 'cart hovel' mentioned in a sale advertisement for Whitehouse Farm dated 1858. Building B, a gabled brick structure with later additions situated to the southeast of Building A, appears to have been built at some time between 1903 and 1925. The form of the building suggests that it was originally intended to function as a carthorse stable and was subsequently converted to function as a dairy. At some time between c.1955 and 1972, it appears that the concrete lean-to extension was added to the NE of the main gabled block to house a milking parlour. Building C, a single-storey brick range of stables comprising four stalls and two loose boxes at either end, appears to have been constructed at some time between c.1925 and 1955. The remaining outbuildings appear largely to have been constructed between 1955 and 1972 and are visible on an Ordnance Survey 1:2500 map of 1972.