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FORMER BUILDERS YARD MAIN STREET, GREAT LONGSTONE,

Heritage Statement

July 2020 FINAL

Document No: TJC2020.87 Planning No: TBC OASIS No: thejesso1-397543

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SUMMARY OF PROJECT DETAILS

TJC Project Code: D35 OASIS ID: thejesso1-397543 Project Type(s): Heritage Statement National Grid Reference: SK 20107 71760 (centred)

County: Derbyshire District/Unitary Authority: National Park: Parish: Great Longstone Elevation (above Ordnance c.188m Datum): Planning Reference(s): TBC

Designation Status(s): Not designated. Great Longstone Conservation Area. Situated within the Peak District National Park.

Prepared by: Oliver Jessop MCIFA

Reviewed by James Thomson MCIFA Date: 27.07.2020 Version: FINAL

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The authors would like to acknowledge Justin Heslop for commissioning this report, providing information on the site, and for coordinating access. Thanks also go to Nick Marriott for providing details on the proposals.

The staff of the Derbyshire record office and Peak District National Park Authority are thanked for providing background information to the site.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 4

2 METHODOLOGY ...... 6

3 SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 7

4 UNDERSTANDING THE SITE –HISTORY ...... 8

5 UNDERSTANDING THE SITE – BUILDING APPRIASAL ...... 10

6 UNDERSTANDING THE SITE – SIGNIFICANCE ...... 15

7 IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...... 19

8 DISCUSSION ...... 22

9 SUPPORTING INFORMATION ...... 24

10 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES ...... 30

Appendix 1: Historic mapping and illustrations

Appendix 2: Photography

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report presents the results of a heritage statement for a plot of land and buildings in the centre of the village of Great Longstone, Derbyshire, centred on National Grid Reference SK 20107 71760. It has been prepared to assess the significance of the site and potential impacts, if any, arising from the proposed renovation and conversion of buildings at the site to domestic use.

The site represents a former builders’ yard and outbuildings forming two ranges in an L-shape on the north side of Main Street. The buildings have evolved over four phases, with origins as agricultural shelter sheds, a shippon and a barn c.Early 19th Century in date.

The site is not statutorily designated, although does fall within the Peak District National Park and Great Longstone Conservation Area. The west range is considered to be a structure of townscape importance. The site is in visual proximity to Rose Cottage a Grade II Listed building (NHLE 1158450) on the south side of the street, c.40m away. The barn fronting onto the pavement can be viewed from two further Grade II Listed Building to the west - the White Lion (NHLE 1109907) and Laburnum House (NHLE 1334972).

Principal external alterations will be the replacement of the roof covering on the barn, the raising of the roof on the former workshop, replacement of external Late 20th Century garage doors with windows and the construction of a new glazed link at the junction of the two ranges. The introduction of a new glass link corridor has been sympathetically designed to maintain the character of the existing external stone walls. Internal changes will entail the remodelling of the spaces in the west range to form bedrooms, whilst the northern range will become a kitchen and sitting room.

The proposed scheme will lead to the preservation and enhancement of the heritage significance of non-designated built heritage assets at the site, with those buildings affected by the conversion to domestic use capable of sustaining the change without compromise to their significance whilst enhancing their contribution to the wider character of the Conservation Area. In particular there will be negligible change when the site is viewed from entering the village, and a minor impact when viewed from the Listed building at Rose Cottage, that will not erode the overall positive contribution of the Listed buildings settings to its significance.

In accordance with national planning policy in NPPF and local policy in the National Park a programme of archaeological recording may be required as a condition of approval for the development; to provide a record of any heritage assets effected by the proposed scheme in order to advance our knowledge of the historic environment.

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1 INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

This report presents the results of a heritage statement for the site of a former buildings yard and outbuildings on the north side of Main Street, Great Longstone, Derbyshire, centred on National Grid Reference SK 20107 71760 (Figure 1). It has been prepared to assess the heritage significance of the site and potential impacts, if any, arising from the proposed renovation and conversion of the standing buildings to domestic use.

AIMS

The purpose of this report is to gain an understanding of the historic environment resource in order to formulate (after CIfA, 2014):

§ an assessment of the potential for heritage assets to survive within the area of study; § an assessment of the significance of the known or predicted heritage assets considering, in , their archaeological, historic, architectural and artistic interests; § strategies for further evaluation whether or not intrusive, where the nature, extent or significance of the resource is not sufficiently well defined; § an assessment of the impact of proposed development or other land use changes on the significance of the heritage assets and their settings; and § strategies to conserve the significance of heritage assets, and their settings

SCOPE

The scope of this report included desk-based research and a historic buildings appraisal. The desk- based research and assessment of setting considered designated heritage assets within the immediate vicinity of the site to provide sufficient background information to place the site within its context and to identify heritage assets that may possess settings which could be affected by proposed scheme of works.

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Figure 1: Site location plan (Conservation Area boundary highlighted in green)

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2 METHODOLOGY

DESK-BASED RESEARCH

A review of the previous archaeological archives and documentary sources has been undertaken to identify gaps in knowledge, and to ensure that the historic character of the site and study area is understood. The primary sources consulted included:

§ The Derbyshire Record Office and Local Studies Library; § The Derbyshire Historic Environment Record (HER); § Online archaeological resources; and § Relevant publications held in The JESSOP Consultancy reference collection.

All sources consulted are listed in Section 10 of this report.

SITE INSPECTION AND WALK-OVER SURVEY

The site was inspected on the 15th June by Oliver Jessop MCIfA in order to identify the features of heritage interest and significance, to consider factors in the former use and management of the site that may have impacted upon any aspects deemed to have heritage value, and to evaluate the contribution of the site to the setting of other heritage assets.

BUILDING APPRAISAL

The exterior and interior areas of the buildings at the site was inspected to access its development and use over time and to make an assessment of its significance. All areas were inspected.

ASSESSMENT

This report provides a discussion of the results of the preceding stages of desk-based research and survey; an assessment of the significance (including a description of their setting) of heritage assets identified at the site and those within the wider area identified to be sensitive to change at the site; an assessment of impact; and recommendations. Details of the methodology and terminology adopted for assessment significance (and setting), sensitivity and impacts is provided in the supporting material section, with consulted guidance listed in the Bibliography.

The assessment is undertaken in reference to relevant legislation and planning policy, as set out in supporting material section.

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3 SITE DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

The site comprises a plot of land on the north side of Main Street in the village and parish of Great Longstone (Figure 1). It encompasses an area of c.45m2 (Figure 2), and consists of an open yard with a stone boundary wall and gate along the street frontage (Appendix 1.3), and with an L-shaped range of stone buildings to the west (Buildings 1, 2) and north (Building 3). Adjacent to the site and forming the eastern boundary are two dwellings in separate ownership Honeysuckle and Dove Cottages. There is a modern garage (Building 4) built against the end gable of Honeysuckle Cottage.

The yard comprises of a degraded tarmac surface and slopes from north-south towards the Street. It is at an elevation of c.188m above Ordnance Datum.

GEOLOGY

The geology of the site consists of two types of sedimentary bedrock: Midgley Grit Sandstone formed between 321.5 and 320 million years ago and Widmerpool Formation Mudstone formed between 337 and 329 million years ago during the Carboniferous period (BGS, 2020).

DESIGNATION

The Site is in the White Peak region of the Peak District National Park and falls within the Great Longstone Conservation Area (Area D, Central Area) – adopted 1994. The area is characterised by rubble limestone buildings with small cottages in to the east and larger properties to the west. Building 2 forms a pinch-point at the centre of the village when viewed along Main Street (Appendix 1.2) and helps separate the Conservation Area into two distinct zones. The site is considered to be a structure of townscape importance (principally Buildings 1 & 2) resulting from how they form a focal point upon entering the village from the south-east (Appendix 1.1).

The site does not contain any Listed buildings. Further to the west along Main Street there are Listed buildings on either side of the road, however those with varying levels of visual connectivity to the site include:

• Rose Cottage & Spring Bank - Grade II (NHLE 1158450), 40m south-east;

• Laburnum House - Grade II (NHLE 1334972), 60m north-west;

• White Lion Pub – Grade II (NHLE 1109907), 80m south-west.

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4 UNDERSTANDING THE SITE –HISTORY

HISTORY

The origin of Great Longstone is likely to have been in the 12th to 13th Centuries, evidenced by the architectural style of St Giles church (Hartwell et all. 2016, 410) and the medieval cross on the village green. The principal growth of the village however, took place between the late 17th Century and the 19th Century. Industry arrived in Great Longstone in 1796 when The Lodge was established as a cotton mill.

Enclosure of surrounding land around Great Longstone took place in 1824 (DRO D3062/LPC/7/1). Note: due to Covid-19 it has not been possible to view the map to ascertain if the buildings on the site were present by this date.

The 1847 tithe map (Appendix 1.1) and 1846 apportionment depict Buildings 1 and 2 along the perimeter of plots defined as 404 and 406, and touching the perimeter boundary of plot 408 and the south-west corner of plot 403 to the north. All this land was owned by the Duke of Devonshire. Plot 406 was occupied by Robert Furniss and consisted of outbuildings and a yard amounting to 22 perches, plot 408, also occupied by Furniss, consisted of a croft and shed described as being 15 perches. The neighbouring plots of 404 and 403 which were occupied by John Gregory, included (404) a house, shop, outbuildings, yard and gardens amounting in total to 31 perches while number 403 was described as a garden of 11 perches. John Gregory occupied in total 31 plots of land scatters throughout parish according to the 1846 tithe apportionment records of which he was also the owner of 5 (plots 117, 119, 120-121 and 131).

When the estate of a John Gregory of Great Longstone was wound up 1842 he was described as a farmer, grazier and butcher. (Derby Mercury 27 April 1842,1). It appeared he had died around 1840 (maybe as early as 1838). An earlier sale of the property of the ‘late John Gregory” on the 27 and 28th October 1840 noted he had stock of 20 milk cows, 23 heifers, 2 bulls, 13 calves, 149 ewes, 70 theaves, 150 hogs, 70 fat sheep, 5 cart horses, cob horse, three 2-year old colts, a yearling filly and 3000 thraves of oats, 17 acres of turnips, and acre and a half of potatoes, 2 tons of cheese and farming implements (Derbyshire Courier 24 October 1840, 1). It seems unlikely that the buildings on the site accommodated all his stock, presumably he made use of other buildings in the village. It was recorded in the 1842 report that John Gregory, his son, and the person mentioned in the tithe record, was to carry on the business.

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In Bagshaw’s 1846 Directory, John Gregory is listed under butchers rather than under farmers (p447). White’s Sheffield Directory for 1852 lists him as a farmer but it was noted he was also a butcher (p520). The 1861 Census records him as a butcher and farmer of 17 acres. Looking back at earlier trade directories Glover’s 1829 directory lists a Joseph and John Gregory as butchers, cheese factors and farmers (p71) suggesting the business by the 1840s was a thriving concern. It has not been possible to establish when the Gregory family left the property, as they do not appear in the 1871 census records. Interestingly the 1881 the census mentions a ‘butchers shop’ and a family by the name of the butcher in the neighbouring property as Doddemeade.

Between 1876 and 1899 the six-inch Ordnance Survey maps (Derbyshire XXIII.NE) indicate that Building 3 had been built along the northern boundary (Appendices 1.2, 1.3). The 1922 larger scale 25” map (Appendix 1.4) confirms the earlier layout of the site, with a possible additional structure adjoining the barn to the north.

It is unclear when the buildings were changed from agricultural use to that being a joiners’ workshop and builders’ yard. In 1930 a John Robinson, a joiner living at Main Road, Great Longstone was fined for not having a light on his side car and motorcycle (Derbyshire Times 14 June 1930, 13), but it has not been possible with any certainty to tie him to the site.

LANDSCAPE CHARACTER

Great Longstone is characterised by Main Street, which is orientated on a north-west axis and forms the principal road through the village. Leading up to this are ancillary roads, with Church Lane running to the north passing the church of St Giles, Croft Road is located in the eastern half of the village and runs up to the southern side of Main Street, and Station Road similarly adjoins the south in the western half of the village.

The site is located to the east of Church lane and to its rear are areas of enclosed fields to the rear of garden plots along Main Street and Church Lane, which is towards the east of the historic core in an area of expansion dating to the late 18th-19th Centuries. Opposite and to either side of the Site, the urban grain of the settlement comprises stone walled cottages and ancillary structures, interspersed with larger properties, some being set back from the road frontage.

The nature of historic settlement on the limestone plateau of the White Peak (PDNPA 2017a) is nucleated into villages of differing sizes, of which Great Longstone if a typical example making use of the local vernacular in terms of property scale and mass, utilising locally sourced materials for construction.

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5 UNDERSTANDING THE SITE – BUILDING APPRIASAL

INTRODUCTION

The following section presents the results of the appraisal of the buildings at the site. The site comprises four buildings (Figure 2):

• Building 1: Garages • Building 2: Store

• Building 3: Workshop • Building 4: Garage

PHASES

The building appraisal identified four principal phases of development and alteration (see Figure 2):

Phase 1: Early 19th Century

Building 1 is first depicted on the 1847 Tithe map, although chronologically in regards to the extant built fabric predates Building 2. It is interpreted as being used for the housing of livestock (shelter shed/shippon), with evidence of a feeding passage surviving along the rear wall, although later alterations to the elevation facing the yard make the original layout unclear.

Phase 2: Mid 19th Century

Building 2 is first depicted on the 1847 Tithe map along with Building 1, although is later in date. It comprises of a double height space, with breather slits in the upper east wall and a high level pitching door facing west. It is interpreted as a barn, being of a similar design to many isolated barns within the surrounding area of the White Peak.

Phase 3: 1876 to 1899

Building 3 is first depicted on the 1899 Ordnance Survey map and appears to have been purpose built for housing cows as a shippon. The original layout is still very clear.

Phase 4: Late 20th Century to present

There are a series of alterations evident to Buildings 1-3 which are attributed to this period on the basis of the detailing of joinery or comparable phasing of structural elements. The prefabricated modern garage Building 4 dates to this period, which is when the site was converted to a builders’ yard and joinery workshop.

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Figure 2: Phased ground plan of the site Sketch survey based on floor plans provided by the client

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DESCRIPTION OF BUILDINGS

Building 1: Garages (former shelter shed/shippon)

This building was built as a free-standing structure with a rectangular footprint measuring 6m x 12.6m and orientated north-south. It is single storey in height with a pitched roof. It is constructed from irregular coursed limestone and has a blue slate roof covering with dark-blue clay ride tiles similar to Building 3, most likely being contemporary in date indicating a phase of re-roofing. It is divided into four bays (1-4 from south to north).

The west elevation was obscured by vegetation during the survey and was in an adjacent property so it was not possible to examine the wall fabric in detail (Appendix 1.4), although there are two blocked in windows in bays 1 and 3. The north gable was also inaccessible being in a neighbouring property and partially obscured by a later garage, although internally there is evidence for a high level window (Appendix 1.17). The south gable was fully exposed within Building 2, having been built on top of when Building 2 was constructed as evidenced by a prominent scar in the masonry (see Appendix 1.20), the doorway north west corner is a secondary insertion. The east elevation facing the yard has been extensively altered, and its original appearance is unclear, although it is possible that a masonry pier was removed between bays 3, 4, to allow for the addition of two large sliding doors which appear to be late 20th Century in date (Appendix 1.5). In bay 2 are a pair double doors, again relatively modern in date, but internally is a single leaf from an earlier door in this position. Bay 1 comprises of a limestone wall with a central window with a sawn stone cill (Appendix 1.6). This represents a secondary infilling of an earlier opening, most likely the site of earlier double doors similar to bay 2. It should be noted that on either side of bay 2 are stone piers that internally support the roof trusses, which have the appearance of once forming an open fronted shelter shed which following subsequent alterations has had doorways inserted.

Internally the building has been recently subdivided into two rooms G1, G2 by a simple timber partition (Appendix 1.18). G2 represents bay 4, with a modern cast concrete floor, plastic sheeting on the underside of the roof tiles and there is a high-level window in the north gable that has been in-filled with machine made red brick in cement mortar (Appendix 1.17). The main internal space G1 has been extensively altered. Two windows in the rear west wall have been blocked with modern blockwork and large parts of the floor have been covered was cast concrete. The fragmentary remains of low brick wall parallel to the rear of the building, represent a former feeding passage for animals (Appendix 1.19), which had a secondary doorway at its south end into Building 2. The principal historic features are three exposed kingpost trusses made from softwood with

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metal bolts (Appendices 1.18, 1.19). These support timber purlins and the underside of the roof slates are exposed, indicative of a functional agricultural building rather than a dwelling.

Building 2: Store (former barn)

At the south end of the west range is Building 2. It is has a rectangular footprint measuring 6m x 6.8m and is two-storeys in height (Appendices 1.4, 1.5) and built from random coursed limestone rubble. The building has a pitched roof, covered with modern corrugated sheeting. The south gable that fronts directly on to the pavement along Main Street is plain with no features. The north gable is built on top of the former south wall of Building 1 (see Appendix 1.20) and has a series of projecting through-stones above the roof pitch of the adjacent Building 1 (Appendix 1.6), possibly intended to function as alighting ledges although it has not been possible to confirm whether any flight holes exist within the upper gable. The west wall has a ground floor doorway in the north end which has been partially blocked and converted to a window. Centrally positioned is a high-level window at first floor level, although this would have originally functioned as a pitching door for the storage of hay and fodder. The east elevation has a large door at ground level opposite the one in the west elevation, with a huge gritstone lintel and a solid plank and baton door (Appendix 1.24). There are two small breather slits at first floor level, although one is obscured by a large applied panel of cement render (Appendix 1.5). This panel is interpreted as being intended to be covered with signage, or posters advertising the former builder’s yard and joinery workshop.

Internally there is a single double height space G3 (Appendix 1.23). The room has traces of partial internal timber platforms/flooring at first floor level, typically evidenced as empty sockets within the wall fabric. The two breather slits are visible within the east wall (Appendix 1.23) and there is a keep hole, or storage recess probably for a lamp adjacent to the doorway in the north-east corner (Appendix 1.24). Parts of the floor comprise stone flags (Appendix 1.22). The roof is supported on a substantial kingpost truss (Appendix 1.21) which may be secondary being 20th Century in date.

Building 3: Workshop (former shippon)

Building 3 is the large stone built single-storey range with a high pitched roof (Appendix 1.8). It is orientated west-east and has a rectangular footprint measuring 7.2m x 14.2m. The walls are random coursed limestone, with larger slabby stones used as quoins (Appendix 1.9). The roof is covered with a blue slate roof covering with dark-blue clay ride tiles similar to Building 1. The east gable was partially obscured by a glasshouse although there was evidence for a centrally located ground floor doorway (blocked with brick) and a high-level window above (see Appendix 1.10). The main south elevation facing the yard formerly contained four doorways, although the opening at the east end

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had been partially blocked and converted to a window (Appendix 1.9). The central two doors comprise plank and baton designs, possibly secondary replacements. The west end has a window and a single door, both of which appear to be modern insertions (Appendix 1.16), possibly into a former cart shed, or garage. No access was possible to the external north and west sides of the building.

Internally the building is divided into three principal spaces. The main room G4 is divided into three bays by large king-post trusses (Appendix 1.11). These have raking struts set on joggles, with metal bolts on the underside. Substantial timber purlins are positioned on top of the trusses, allowing for a lofty roof that is open to the underside of the slates. The west wall is a stone built dividing wall that continues up to the ridge, with a single plank door in the north-west corner leading to G6 (Appendix 1.14). There are three windows along the north wall. The eastern end of the room has a concrete floor and has been converted to a workshop. The central bay of the room retains sections of flagstone flooring. The principal feature of the room is a slatted timber feeding screen set on low brick walls (Appendix 1.12). This is built beneath the western roof truss and forms a return c.1.5m from the north wall (Appendix 1.13). Remains of any manger, or dividing stall partitions have been removed. It is highly likely that there was originally a similar slatted screen below the eastern roof truss.

In the north-west corner of the building is a small square room G5. This appears to have been a store and has a window in the north wall (Appendix 1.15). In the south-west part of the building on the opposite side of the stone dividing wall in G4, is a narrow rectangular room G5. This has modern plastered walls and a false ceiling. The doorway and window in the south wall (Appendix 1.16) appear to represent a later infilling of a former double width opening, possible with external doors to form a garage or cart shed although at the time of survey this was partially obscured by thick vegetation.

Building 4: Garage

Built against the adjacent property in the north-east part of the yard is a modern prefabricated garage with a mono-pitch roof (Appendix 1.7). The building measures 3m x 5m. It has a single side door in the north-east corner and a pair of double doors facing west.

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6 UNDERSTANDING THE SITE – SIGNIFICANCE

INTRODUCTION

The following statement of significance follows the methodology and terminology set out in the supporting material section of this report.

ARCHAEOLOGY

The Medieval core of the village of Great Longstone was in north and western part of the village and the likelihood of the site therefore to retain earlier archaeological remains that pre-date the development of the site at the start of the 19th Century is likely to be low.

HISTORIC LANDSCAPE

The site contains a number of features which are characteristic of the development and evolution of farming practices in the region and which, as a component of the broader historic landscape, demonstrate a continued use of the site for animal husbandry with a central location within an upland settlement, principally between c.1800-1950 prior to its conversion to a builders’ yard and joinery workshop.

The key components of the historic landscape character at the site comprise:

§ A central open yard that extends backing to the plot from the street frontage; § The absence of traditional domestic architecture; and § The structure of the former agricultural buildings forming an L-shaped plan around the yard.

In possessing good legibility of historic character and previous landscape forms, the site contributes positively to the historical interest of the surrounding landscape, and the contribution that landscape as a whole makes to the special character of the Peak District National Park and the setting of Great Longstone Conservation Area, both of which are nationally significant.

BUILT HERITAGE

The principal historic buildings (Buildings 1-3) on the site appear to have been intended for the rearing cattle with several cow houses (or shippons) demonstrating a continue use of the site for animal husbandry. Cow houses are the most common form of historic agricultural building type in the Peak District, reflecting the enduring influence of the proliferation of the cattle industry in 19th Century (PDNPA, 2017: 50). There is limited evidence of change associated with this primary use,

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suggesting that they were not maintained in active use from the mid-20th Century, resulting fomt eh conversion of the site to a builders’ yard and joinery workshop.

The buildings were evidently moderately well built, but not unusual for agricultural buildings of their period, and typically utilitarian in design. The extent of change to the earliest building on the site (Building 1) is such that its original pattern of openings has been eroded, whilst its roof structure appears to be a later replacement and no original fixtures or fittings survive. The adjoining barns (Building 2) appear to have gone out of use in the mid-20th Century and its roof has been replaced, but externally still mains the appearance of a small field. barn, although it has been built over the end of Building 1 within the centre of a village. The later cow house (Building 3) has been altered, but the overall internal volume of the main room and the retention of one of the former slatted screens to help subdivide the animals is an important survival and clearly helps explain the intended use of the building.

Overall, the L-shaped range of buildings fronting onto an open yard is considered to be of regional heritage significance in comprising a mixed group of 19th Century farm buildings that of typical construction and use for their age and region, and which contribute towards the local distinctiveness of the area.

Physical Surroundings and Experience

The site is located within a village setting in an upland area of the White peak defined by stone boundary walls and small open fields. The buildings on the site still retain good legibility of their original function, reflected by their prominence when entering the village form the south-east. This view makes a positive contribution to the Great Longstone Conservation Area. The surrounding properties are largely domestic cottages and houses of 18th-19th Century date.

The site is notably different to this form of architecture, having an open yard which extends back beyond the pavement and that there are linear ranges of stone buildings along the west and north sides of the plot that were agricultural in nature. The site therefore possesses an individual character within the central area of the village, which provides visual change when travelling along Main Street to the appreciation of the character and development of the settlement. The Barn acts as a pinch point on Main Street, effectively separating the road into a west and east sections, hence its identification as a building of townscape importance.

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Summary of Significance

Buildings 1 & 3 are considered to possess a local level of heritage significance elevated to regional heritage significance when considered as a group in respect of their shared functional relationship and complementary architectural character, deriving from:

* A moderate level of architectural interest in relation to their age and function which is typical of their period and region. Alterations, poor survival of historic fixtures and fittings, prevents any individual building being of greater interest. * Its moderate historical interest as having its origins in the 19th Century evolution of the settlement of Great Longstone, which was away from the medieval core. * Its medium archaeological interest in relation to potential of the fabric of the property to retain evidence of construction and changes in use.

In addition, the physical condition of Buildings 1-3 is considered to have a measure of artistic interest as ruined traditional farm buildings illustrating the decline of agricultural processes that previously sustained them.

Elements that are of key importance to the significance of the site, are:

§ The arrangement of the buildings to form an L-shaped plan around the edge of an open yard; § The internal character of Building 3 that retains one of its original timber slatted screens; and § The overall form of Building 2 which maintains the vernacular character and appearance of a field barn, but it is located in village setting rather than as an isolated structure in the wider rural landscape.

Building 4 is considered to possess no heritage significance, and to have a negative impact upon the Great Longstone Conservation Area.

CONSERVATION AREA

The Conservation Area is designated as a heritage asset with a national level of significance denoted by its special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. At Great Longstone the main attributes are its physical appearance and history, comprising of the form and features of buildings and the spaces between them, their former uses and historical development.

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DESIGNATED HERITAGE ASSETS

There are a series of Grade II Listed buildings to the west of the Site along Main Street and one to the south-east (Rose Cottage) which are considered to have a national level of heritage significance. As a result of their age and as representative examples of cottages and buildings from the Late 18th-19th Centuries.

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7 IMPACT ASSESSMENT

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT – POTENTIAL IMPACTS

The principal works of the proposal comprise:

1. Re-roofing and internal remodelling of Buildings 1-3 to allow for a domestic conversion; 2. Demolition of 20th Century garage (Building 4); 3. Construction of a new glass link corridor between Buildings 1&3; 4. Replacing window at east end of south elevation of Building 3 with a recessed stone wall; 5. Introduction of roof lights along the west pitch of Building 1; 6. The removal of the external sliding doors Building 1 and their replacement with stone walling and new windows; 7. The insertion of a new window in the east wall of Building 2; 8. The raising of the roof above Building 3 by 0.2m to provide suitable head room beneath the tie beams of the kingpost trusses.

The aim of the proposal is to safeguard the buildings and structures through development and provide a long term use of the site to make the conversion of the buildings financially viable (Marriott 2020).

IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The following assessment considers the impact of the proposal on the significance of heritage assets in relation to its sensitivity to change within the area affected, including:

1. Buildings 1-4; 2. The Great Longstone Conservation Area; and 3. Any Designated Heritage Assets within direct visual proximity to the site.

The methodology adopted is presented in Section 9.

Buildings 1-4

The conversion of the Buildings 1-3 has been sensitively designed in a way that intends to preserve their external character with limited interventions into the historic fabric, whilst improving the internal circulation to facilitate the connection between the two ranges. Opportunities for enhancement have been identified, including the replacement of the modern roof on Building 2 which will restore a harmony between the three buildings and enhance the external appearance of the site when viewed from the east and west along Main Street.

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The replacement of the sliding doors along the frontage of Building 1 with slightly recessed stone walls between the gate piers with centrally positioned windows, is intended to allow for the internal remodelling of the building, but to reflect the former masonry piers forming an open fronted shed, that was later converted to have timber doors. The existing doors appear to date to the latest phase of use of the building as a builders yard and joiners shop, and the reversal of the sliding door will enhance the east elevation fronting the yard. The new windows will be of a scale and design that is in keeping with the Conservation Area drawing upon the local vernacular style.

It is also proposed to introduce new conservation grade roof-lights in the west pitch of Building 1, these will be of size that will minimise visual impact to the adjacent property and when viewed from Main Street to the south. The intention to introduce natural light into this part of the building above the former feeding passage is considered desirable, however the re-opening of the existing blocked windows in the west wall is impracticable as they now overlook a separate property which has a mature shrubbery in front of them.

The insertion of a new glass link corridor in the north-west corner of the courtyard will introduce a modern material into this part of the site, but it is set back in the rear of the yard and will be kept to a scale that will not be overbearing upon the existing character of the historic buildings. It is suggested that room G5 was once a separate garage/cartshed, with the only access from the yard. The proposed conversion of this space to a cloakroom and wc will therefore not impact upon the historic fabric that comprises the west internal wall to G4. The continuation of the glass corridor to enter via the existing west doorway in to G4 will reduce the loss of fabric and maintain the historic planform of Building 3. It is proposed to remove the inserted window in the earlier doorway at the east end of the south elevation of the building with a slightly recessed stone wall and the construction of a new north-south wall to clearly separate the existing open yard from the northern setting to Dove and Honeysuckle Cottages. These changes will reflect the treatment of the former openings in Building 1, and ensure a degree of privacy to the adjacent cottages.

Internally, the main alterations will be associated with the alterations to the existing layout will be minimal and no new doorways will be introduced. The main alteration will be to subdivide Buildings 1 & 2, which will where possible respect existing structural divisions within the buildings along the line of roof trusses, or existing passage and walkways. A new first floor and staircase will be added to Building 2, which will ensure that the existing truss is retained in-situ. Building 1 will retain its existing planform, but the roof will be raised by 0.2m to enable the soffit of the tie beams to be at a level which will not restrict movement. Whilst this raising of the roof will constitute a degree of harm to the building, none of the existing walling will be lost, nor the timber framing of the roof

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structure, such that when viewed externally the current form of the roof will be maintained, albeit at a slight elevation. A new ground level window in the east wall of Building 2 that will match those that are proposed in the east elevation of Building 1, will be inserted along with a recessed glazed panel within the existing doorway into Building 2. These changes are intended to be sympathetic to the overall character of the courtyard and will have a negligible impact upon the existing buildings. The proposed demolition of Building 4 will result in the total loss of existing structural fabric, although this is modern with no heritage value and its removal is not considered to affect the significance of the adjacent structures or their contribution to the wider historic environment.

GREAT LONGSTONE CONSERVATION AREA

The impact of the proposals to the Conservation Area are associated with external changes only. The replacement of the existing corrugated roof above Building 2 with blue slate is considered to be an enhancement to the appearance of the Conservation Area, reintroducing a degree of historic character to one of the principal view along Main Street when entering the village from the south- east. The removal of the late 20th Century sliding doors will be noticeable from the pavement, although the re-introduction of recessed stone walls with appropriate sized windows, will represent a negligible change to the appearance of the Conservation Area. The new window that is proposed in the east wall of Building 2 to provide natural light to interior, has been designed to be of a scale that is proportionate to the proposed new windows in Building 1, and will be of a form and design that is in keeping with the local vernacular style.

The proposed glass link corridor in the north-west corner of the yard will be a high quality design that will only be visible when viewed over the existing boundary wall along Main Street, being located towards the rear of the site, as such it should have a minimal impact upon the existing appearance of the Conservation Area.

DESIGNATED HERITAGE ASSETS

It is considered that in regards to the Listed buildings located to the west along Main Street, the proposed alterations will be negligible in relation to their settings or historic character. The replacement of the existing corrugated roof above Building 2 with blue slate will be a positive enhancement. In regards to the Listed Rose Cottage, some 40m to the south-east, the impact of changes to the roof of Building 2 will represent an enhancement to its setting. The removal of the late 20th Century sliding doors and re-introduction with recessed stone walls with appropriate sized windows, along with the proposed glass link corridor in the north-west corner, will both be away from the direct line-of-sight and as such will have no direct impact upon its historic character.

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8 DISCUSSION

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANCE

The Site represents a former agricultural enterprise used for the rearing of livestock between the early 19th Century and the mid 20th Century. The buildings within the site (Buildings 1-3) are considered to possess a local level of heritage significance elevated to regional heritage significance when considered as a group in respect of their shared functional relationship and complementary architectural character.

The principal historic buildings (Buildings 1-3) on the site appear to have been intended for the rearing cattle with several cow houses (or shippons) demonstrating a continue use of the site for animal husbandry. Cow houses are the most common form of historic agricultural building type in the Peak District, reflecting the enduring influence of the proliferation of the cattle industry in 19th Century (PDNPA, 2017: 50). There is limited evidence of change associated with this primary use, suggesting that they were not maintained in active use from the mid-20th Century, resulting from the conversion of the site to a builders’ yard and joinery workshop.

The buildings were evidently moderately well built, but not unusual for agricultural buildings of their period, and typically utilitarian in design. The extent of change to the earliest building on the site (Building 1) is such that its original pattern of openings has been eroded, whilst its roof structure appears to be a later replacement and no original fixtures or fittings survive.

SUMMARY OF IMPACT

Overall, it is considered that the scheme will lead to the positive enhancement of the heritage significance of the site through the reversal or mitigation of a number of negative changes such as the replacement of the sheet roofing of Building 2 and removal of Building 4. These changes will also improve the character and contribution of the building to the surrounding Conservation Area, benefits which will also outweigh the potential harm arising from introduction of a small glass link in at the junction of the two ranges at the top of the site away from the road.

Principal external alterations will be the replacement of the roof covering on the barn, replacement of external Late 20th Century garage doors with windows and the construction of a new glazed link at the junction of the two ranges. The introduction of a new glass screen has been sympathetically designed to maintain the character of the existing external stone walls. Internal changes will entail the remodelling of the spaces in the west range to form bedrooms, whilst the northern range will become a kitchen and sitting room.

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CONCLUSION

The proposed scheme will lead to the preservation and enhancement of the heritage significance of non-designated built heritage assets at the site, with those buildings affected by the conversion to domestic use capable of sustaining the change without compromise to their significance whilst enhancing their contribution to the wider character of the Conservation Area. In particular there will be negligible change when the site is viewed from entering the village, and a minor impact when viewed from the Listed building at Rose Cottage that will not erode the overall positive contribution of the Listed buildings settings to its significance.

The vacant nature of the site, having formerly been a builders yard and joiner workshop, places the site at risk of gradual decay and dilapidation, and the intention to convert the buildings to domestic use should be viewed as enhancement to the existing appearance and character of the site. The principal changes arising from the conversion have been identified and mitigated by the scheme through limiting the size of the glass link, the proposed use of sympathetic roof covering and repairs to any fenestration in a manner that is in keeping with its former agricultural use. As such the scheme is in accordance with national planning policy and the national park’s planning policies L3, DMC5 and DMC10.

The proposal also has a low potential to impact non-designated archaeological remains. Whilst this potential has not been investigated, it is considered that the relatively small scale of development and the very low likelihood of encountering archaeological remains of greater than regional significance are such as to not warrant further investigation at this stage. The potential presence of non-designated archaeological remains should, in accordance with para. 197 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), be considered in determining an application, having regard to the low scale of harm, and likely limited significance of any archaeological remains present.

In accordance with para. 199 of the National Planning Policy Framework a programme of archaeological recording may be required as a condition of approval for the development; to provide a record of any heritage assets effected by the proposed scheme in order to advance our knowledge of the historic environment.

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9 SUPPORTING INFORMATION

LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT

The principal legislation in relation to the protection and management of the historic environment comprises:

Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 – established the register of parks, gardens and battlefield sites of special historic interest. The effect of proposed development on the sites and their settings on the list is a material consideration in planning decisions. Historic England are a statutory consultee in relation to works affecting Grade I/II* Registered Parks and Gardens.

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 – affords statutory protection to Scheduled Monuments and Areas of Archaeological Interest. Consent of the Secretary of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) is required for works affecting these assets.

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 – provides additional planning controls for works affecting Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas. The Act established that the Local Planning Authority should have special regard to the desirability of preserving Listed Buildings, or its setting, (Section 66); and a general duty to give special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of Conservation Areas (Section 72). Historic England is a statutory consultee in relation to works affecting Grade I/II* Listed Buildings.

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 27th March 2012 and revised in July 2018, with further minor updates in February 2019 – sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these should be applied by local planning authorities in plan-making and decision-taking.

Para. 11 – a presumption in favour of sustainable development is placed at the heart of the framework. To achieve this, the NPPF identifies three overarching objectives (economic, social and environmental) that are to be pursued in mutually supportive ways, and which include contributing to the protection and enhancement of the historic environment (para. 8).

Para. 127 – encourages local planning authorities to ensure that developments establish or maintain a strong sense of place and are sympathetic to local character and history, while not preventing or discouraging appropriate innovation or change (also reflected in para. 185).

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Para. 130 – recommends that permission should be refused for development of poor design that fails to take opportunities available for improving the character and quality of an area.

Para. 131 – states great weight should be given to outstanding and innovative designs that raise the standard of design in an area whilst fitting with the overall form and layout of their surroundings

Para. 184 – identifies heritage assets as an irreplaceable resource.

Para. 189 – states that local planning authorities should require an applicant to describe the significance of any heritage assets affected to a level proportionate to their importance. Where a site includes or has the potential to include heritage assets of archaeological interest, this should include an appropriate desk-based assessment and, where necessary, a field evaluation.

Para. 194 – when considering the impact of a proposed development on the significance of a designated heritage asset, NPPF states that local planning authorities should give great weight to the asset’s conservation. The more important the asset the greater this weight should be. Any harm to, or loss of, significance of a designated heritage asset should require clear and convincing justification.

Para 197 – the effect of an application on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset should be taken into account in determining an application, although a balanced judgment will need to be made having regard to the scale of harm, or loss, and the significance of the heritage asset.

Para 199 – states local planning authorities should require developers to record and advance understanding of the significance of any heritage assets to be lost (wholly or in part) in a manner proportionate to their significance and the impact, and that results should be made publicly available. It goes on to state that the ability to record evidence should not be a factor in deciding whether such loss is justified.

Para. 200 – recommends that local authorities should treat favourably those proposals that preserve elements of a heritage asset’s setting that make a positive contribution to its significance.

LOCAL PLAN

The statutory development plan for the Peak District National Park currently comprises the Core Strategy (adopted October 2011) and the Development Management Polices (adopted May 2019).

The following policies concerning the historic environment are relevant to the proposed scheme.

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Peak District National Park Local Development Framework (2011)

L3: Cultural Heritage Assets of Archaeological, Architectural, Artistic or Historic Significance – states that development must conserve and where appropriate enhance or reveal the significance of archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic assets and their settings, and that other than in exceptional circumstances development will not be permitted where it would harm significance.

Development Management Policies (2019)

DMC5: Assessing the impact of development on designated and non-designated heritage assets and their settings – states that planning applications must demonstrate the significance of any affected heritage assets, how they will be conserved or enhanced, and why the proposed development is desirable or necessary. It further states that development that would result in harm or loss of the significance of a heritage asset will not be permitted unless adequately justified, proportionate to the scale of impact, and significance of the asset.

DMC7: Listed Buildings – states that development will not be permitted if it would adversely affect the character, scale, proportion, design, detailing or materials of the listed structure, or otherwise result in loss or irreversible change to original features of heritage interest. Any impacts must be justified, lead to less than substantial harm and be off-set by public benefits including enabling optimum viable use.

DMC8: Conservation Areas – states that applications for development within a conservation area or its setting should be adequately detailed to enable an assessment of their effect. Proposals for demolition of positive structures will not be permitted unless condition and cost of repair is not practical proportionate to its significance; or were it would lead to enhancement of the area through removal of negative additions.

DMC10: Conversion of Buildings of Historic or Vernacular Merit – states that conversion of heritage asset will be permitted provided: that it can be accommodated without adversely affecting its character, that the building is capable of conversion, that the changes will conserve or enhance its significance, and that the change would not be visually intrusive in respect to tranquillity, dark skies or other valued characteristics of the area. Proposals for new housing for sale on open market will only be accepted (under HC1 of the LDF) where the building is either designated or identified as a non-designated heritage asset, and where demonstrably required to achieve the conservation or enhancement of the asset. In all cases consideration will be given to the impact of domestication and urbanisation in respect to utilities; vehicular access; amenity space and parking; introduction of domestic curtilage; alteration of agricultural land or field walls; and other engineering operations.

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METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING SIGNIFICANCE

The significance of heritage assets is their value to this and future generations because of the archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic interest embodied in their physical presence and way in which they are experienced, i.e. their setting (after definitions in National Planning Policy Framework). Planning Practice Guidance (PPG; MHCLG, 2018) defines these heritage interests as (compatible values of Historic England’s Conservation Principles (2008) shown in italics):

§ Archaeological interest (Evidential value): As defined in the Glossary to the National Planning Policy Framework, there will be archaeological interest in a heritage asset if it holds, or potentially holds, evidence of past human activity worthy of expert investigation at some point. § Architectural and Artistic interest (Aesthetic value): These are interests in the design and general aesthetics of a place. They can arise from conscious design or fortuitously from the way the heritage asset has evolved. More specifically, architectural interest is an interest in the art or science of the design, construction, craftsmanship and decoration of buildings and structures of all types. Artistic interest is an interest in other human creative skill, like sculpture. § Historic interest (Historic and Communal value): An interest in past lives and events (including pre-historic). Heritage assets can illustrate or be associated with them. Heritage assets with historic interest not only provide a material record of our nation’s history, but can also provide meaning for communities derived from their collective experience of a place and can symbolise wider values such as faith and cultural identity.

Note: NPPF terminology is adopted, rather than Conservation Principles’ four heritage values, to ensure compliance with current planning policy.

The assessment of heritage interest is undertaken in consultation with GPA 2 (Historic England, 2015); Part 4 of the British Standard 7913:2013 Guide to the Conversion of Historic Buildings; Chartered Institute for Archaeologist standards and guidance (2014); and the staged approach for understanding significance published in HEAN 12 (Historic England, 2019):

1. Understand the form, materials and history of the affected heritage asset(s), and/or the nature and extent of archaeological deposits; 2. Understand the significance of the asset(s); 3. Understand the impact of the proposal on that significance; 4. Avoid, minimise and mitigate negative impact, in a way that meets the objectives of the NPPF; 5. Look for opportunities to better reveal or enhance significance.

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In addition, the assessment of setting follows the staged approach published in GPA 3 (Historic England, 2015b; step 5 of which is not relevant at this stage):

1. Identify which heritage assets and their settings are affected; 2. Assess the degree to which these settings and views make a contribution to the significance of the heritage asset(s) or allow significance to be appreciated; 3. Assess the effects of the proposed development, whether beneficial or harmful, on the significance or on the ability to appreciate it; 4. Explore ways to maximise enhancement and avoid harm; 5. Make and document the decision and monitor outcomes

By understanding the heritage interest of an asset or place, it is possible to derive an assessment of overall significance through reference to published guidance and assessment criteria:

Heritage Significance Heritage assets of outstanding universal value which fulfil the criteria for inclusion International 1 on the UNESCO World Heritage List (section II.D of UNESCO, 2019). Heritage assets of exceptional interest, and of particular or national importance High that fulfil the criteria for listing at a high grade (i.e. as a Scheduled Monument, or 2 National Grade I or II* Listed Building / Registered Park and Garden) (DCMS 2013 & 2018 & https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/selection-criteria/). Heritage assets of special interest that fulfil the criteria for listing (i.e. as a Conservation Area, Grade II Listed Building / Registered Park and Garden, National 3 Registered Battlefield or Protected Wreck Site) (DCMS, 2018) & https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/selection-criteria/. Heritage assets of moderate interest that fulfil the criteria for local listing as set out by local authority guidance or Historic England’s advice note on Local Listing (2016b). Broadly defined, such assets possess architectural or historical interest Regional 4 that notably contributes to local distinctiveness or possesses archaeological interest that greatly contributes towards the objectives of a regional research agenda. Heritage asset of limited interest that fails to fulfil the criteria for local listing or Local / only slightly contribute to the objectives of a regional research agenda, typically 5 Negligible due to poor preservation, survival or restricted contextual associations.

Heritage assets or places recognised to be of sufficient significance to receive formal status under law or policy intended to sustain those values (such as a Listed Building, Scheduled Monument of Conservation Area) are commonly referred to as Designated Heritage Assets. Assets recognised to have heritage significance, but insufficient to meet the criteria for statutory designation, are referred to as Non-Designated Heritage Assets. It should be noted, however, that designation does not automatically bestow national or higher significance as in rare circumstances designation can be reversed where significance has been misjudged or denuded; and it is equally possible for non- designated assets to be demonstrably of national or higher significance, warranting designation.

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Assessment of Contribution

Elements of a heritage asset, including elements of their setting, may not contribute equally to its significance, reflecting the varying degree of heritage interest embodied in its fabric, where there is capacity for an asset to support change without loss of significance, and where there are opportunities for significance to be enhanced. Contribution to significance is expressed in line with the following scale:

Contribution to Significance Element is fundamental to the key heritage interest/s that define the significance High H of the asset. Element makes an important contribution to the significance of the asset, either as embodying a secondary aspect of the asset’s heritage interest or comprising an Medium M aspect of the asset’s key heritage interest that has been affected by moderate (under 50%) loss such that its contribution to significance is reduced. Element makes a slight contribution to the significance of the asset, either as embodying that complements an aspect of the asset’s heritage interest or Low L comprising an aspect of the asset’s key heritage interest that has been affected by substantial (over 50%) such that its contribution to significance is greatly reduced. Neutral Element does not contribute to the significance of the asset. N Negative Element represents an unsympathetic change which detracts from significance. Neg Uncertain Sensitivity uncertain: more information required. ?

Assessment of Effect

An assessment of the effect of the proposed works considers the contribution made by the affected element to the significance of a heritage assets, and the nature of any effect (both negative and positive) to that contribution. The scale of effect adopted is set out in the following table:

Effect of Proposal Proposals will greatly reveal or enhance the contribution the effected element Very makes to the significance of the heritage asset, and/or substantially contribute ++ Positive towards the conservation of the asset. Proposals will better reveal or enhance the contribution the effected element Positive makes to the significance of the heritage asset and/or contribute towards the + conservation the asset. Proposals will preserve the contribution the effected element makes to the o Neutral significance of the heritage asset. Proposals will result in the partial loss of the positive contribution the effected Negative element makes to the significance of the heritage asset and/or will have a - detrimental effect on the conservation of the asset. Proposals will result in the total loss of the positive contribution the effected Very element makes to the significance of the heritage asset and/or will have a -- Negative significant detrimental effect on the conservation of the asset. Uncertain Effect uncertain: more information required. ?

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10 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES

GUIDANCE CONSULTED Chartered Institute for Archaeology 2017. Standards and Guidance for Historic Environment Desk- Based Assessment. Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA). 2014b. Code of Conduct. CIFA: Reading Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport 2018. Principles of Selection for Listed Buildings. Department for Culture, Media and Sport 2013. Scheduled Monuments Historic England, 2008. Conservation Principles Polices and Guidance. Historic England, 2015a. Managing Significance in Decision-Taking in the Historic Environment. Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 2. Historic England, 2015b. The Setting of Heritage Assets: Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 3. Revised December 2017. Historic England. 2015. Farmstead Assessment Framework – informing sustainable development and the conservation of traditional farmsteads. English Heritage. Historic England. 2016. Understanding Historic Buildings: a guide to good recording practice. Historic England 2018. Listed Buildings and Curtilage. Historic England Advice Note 10. Historic England 2019. Statements of Heritage Significance: Historic England Advice Note Consultation Draft. Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2018. National Planning Policy Framework. Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2016. Planning Practice Guidance. Revised 2018. Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA), 2017a. Peak District National Park Farmsteads Assessment Framework.

SECONDARY SOURCES Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA), 2017b. Peak District National Park Farmsteads Character Statement. Cranfield University, 2019. Soilscapes [online]. Available: www.landis.org.uk/soilscapes. Accessed 17/07/2019. Hartwell, C. Pevsner, N, and Williamson, E. 2016. The Buildings of England – Derbyshire. Yale Wright, G.T. 1900. Longstone Records, Derbyshire B Gratton. Marriott, N. 2020. Design and Access Statement. NMA

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PRIMARY SOURCES IR 29/8/135 1846 Tithe apportionment and 1847 Plan of the township of Great Longstone and Hamlet of Home (accessed via The Genealogist) Derbyshire Record Office D3062/LPC/7/1 Enclosure Award to enclose lands in the townships or hamlets of Great and and Wardlow in the parishes of Hope and (not seen) OS Maps Six-inch mapping Derbyshire XXIII.NE 1883, 1899, 1923, 1955 25-inch Derbyshire XXIII.3 1922 Mastermap 2020 Newspapers Derbyshire Courier 24 October 1840 Derby Mercury: 27 April 1842 Derbyshire Times 14 June 1930

Directories

Bagshaw, S. 1846 History, gazetteer and directory of Derbyshire Glover’s Directory of the Derbyshire 1829 Kelly’s Directory of Derbyshire 1895, 1912 Pigot’s Directory of Derbyshire 1842 White’s Gazetteer and Directory of Sheffield 1852 Census 1861 RG09/2539/5/4 1871 Gregory not found

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APPENDIX 1:

HISTORIC MAPPING AND ILLUSTRATIONS

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Appendix 1.1: extract from 1846 Tithe Map © The Genealogist reproduced under licence

Appendix 1.2: 1876 Ordnance Survey Map

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Appendix 1.3: 1899 Ordnance Survey map

Appendix 1.4: 1923 Ordnance Survey map

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Appendix 1.5: 1955 Ordnance Survey map

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APPENDIX 2:

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

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Appendix 1.1: View looking north-west along Main Street. The Barn (Building 2) is a prominent structure on the north side of the street.

Appendix 1.2: View looking south-east along Main Street, note the barn (Building 2) fronting onto the road.

Appendix 1.3: View of the site looking north, note semi-enclosed courtyard (2m scale).

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Appendix 1.4: Detail of southwest elevation of the barn (Building 2) (2m scale).

Appendix 1.5: Detail of courtyard elevation of Buildings 1, 2 (2m scale).

Appendix 1.6: Detail of courtyard elevation of Buildings 1, 2 (2m scale).

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Appendix 1.7: General view of adjacent cottgaes behind Building 4 (1m scale).

Appendix 1.8: Detail of courtyard elevation of Building 3 (1m scale).

Appendix 1.9: View looking west along the courtyard elevation of Building 3; note blocked ddorway converted to a window (1m scale).

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Appendix 1.10: View of east end of G4; note blocked doorway and high level window (2m scale).

Appendix 1.11: View looking west in G4; note trusses and slatted screen (2m scale).

Appendix 1.12: View looking along slatted screen in G4.

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Appendix 1.13: View of south-west corner of G4 (2m scale).

Appendix 1.14: Detail of plank door in north-west corner of G4 (2m scale).

Appendix 1.15: General view of G6 looking west (2m scale).

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Appendix 1.16: General view of G5; looking south.

Appendix 1.17: View of G2; looking east; note blocked high level window (2m scale).

Appendix 1.18: General vew of G4, looking north; note modern partition (2m scale).

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Appendix 1.19: General vew of G4, looking south (2m scale).

Appendix 1.20: Detail of north wall of G3; note gable scar from Building 1 (2m scale).

Appendix 1.21: Detail of south wall and truss of G3; Building 2 (2m scale). .

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Appendix 1.22: Detail of flagstones in G3; looking south-east (2m scale). .

Appendix 1.23: Detail of east wall in G3; note breather slits (2m scale).

Appendix 1.24: Detail of door in G3 (2m scale).

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