WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION (WSI) Programme of Photographic Building Recording At Former Dog Kennels Off Mill Lane Park Gisburn BB7 4HX

Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd Hazelmere, Pimlico Road, , Lancashire, BB7 2AG www.sunderlandpeacock.com

This page is left intentionally blank WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION (WSI) Programme of Photographic Recording At Former Dog Kennels Off Mill Lane Gisburn Park Gisburn Lancashire

Prepared on behalf of: Ribblesdale Park Estate Date compiled: March 2020 Author: Matthew Fish B.Sc (Hons) M.Sc (BldgCons) MCIAT IHBC Local Planning Authority: Borough Council Listed Building Consent Application Reference: 3 / 2018 / 0652 Site National Grid Reference: SD 82268 49651

Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd Hazelmere, Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2AG www.sunderlandpeacock MATTHEW FISH B.Sc (Hons) M.Sc (BldgCons) MCIAT IHBC On behalf of Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd. Hazelmere, Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2AG [email protected] www.sunderlandpeacock.com © Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd. 2020.

AUTHOR

The author of this document, Matthew Fish B.Sc. (Hons) M.Sc. MCIAT IHBC, of Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd, is a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) and is a full chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Matthew holds a Master’s Degree in Building Conservation and Regeneration and is a full accredited member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and is an affiliate member of the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists (CIFA) and is experienced in the surveying, analysis and recording of historic buildings as well as the specification of repairs and alterations to historic buildings. Matthew has a specific interest in vernacular dwellings and farm buildings.

RECENT COMMISIONS

Henry Simpsons Barn - Grade II* listed. Production of Conservation Management Plan including level 4 historic building recording and condition survey. Undertaken in June 2019 on behalf of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and Client.

DOCUMENT ISSUE

Issue Date Recipient Issue 01 23/12/2019 Client - Mr Guy Hindley; Ribblesdale Park Issue 02 03/03/2020 Ribble Valley Borough Council Planning Department

REPORT CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 6

2.0 LOCATION AND CURRENT USE 6

3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION 6

4.0 GEOLOGY 7

5.0 PROJECT CONTEXT 7

6.0 SUMAMRY OF HISTORICAL AND ARCAHEOLOGICAL CONTEXT 8

7.0 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING 8

8.0 PLANNING CONTEXT 9

9.0 PROJECT SCOPE 12

10.0 RECORDING STANDARDS 13

11.0 RECORDING METHODOLOGY 13

12.0 PROGRAMME AND MONITORING 15

13.0 LIMITATIONS 15

14.0 HEALTH AND SAFTEY 15

15.0 REPORT PREPEARTION 16

16.0 ARCHIVING 16

17.0 TIMETABLE 17

18.0 PERSONNEL 17

19.0 INSURANCE 17

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This document constitutes a written scheme of investigation (WSI), prepared and submitted by Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd, on Behalf of Mr Guy Hindley detailing the programme of photographic building recording that is proposed at;

The former dog kennels, off Mill Lane, Gisburn, Lancashire, BB7 4HX

1.2 This written scheme of investigation will set out the methodology that will govern the implementation of photographic building recording that is designed to record the former kennels prior to commencement of the proposed works, throughout the duration of the works and on completion of the proposed works.

1.3 The implantation of a programme of photographic building recording has been requested by the Planning Department of Ribble valley Borough Council (RVBC) on the recommendation of the Lancashire Archaeological Advisory Service (LAAS) in the capacity as regional archaeological consultee and advisor (now ceased), in their letter to RVBC dated the 13th March 2019. This letter was issued to RVBC as part of a consultation on the submitted application for listed building consent (Application no: 3/2018/0652) for reinstatement works to stabilise and retain existing building and the erection of a temporary marquee to the rear for up to 28 days per year for use as a wedding venue. The requirement for a programme of photographic building recording has been made a condition of the approved listed building consent application (Condition No.4). The former dog kennels is a grade II listed building and is located within Gisburne Park, which is a grade II registered park and garden, both of which are designated heritage assets.

1.4 This document has been produced in accordance with national planning policy, specifically, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), revised in February 2019. The relevant national planning policies are contained with chapter 16 of the NPPF in which paragraph 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 importance and the impact, and make this evidence (and any archive generated) publicly accessible, However, the ability to record evidence of our past should not be a factor in deciding whether such loss should be permitted” 1

2.0 LOCATION AND CURRENT USE

2.1 The former dog kennels stand at NGR: SD 82268 49651, within Gisburne Park, on the south bank of the River Ribble some 90m to the east of Gisburn Bridge and Gisburn Mill.

3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

3.1 The detached building stands relatively isolated within a wooded area ion the south side of the River Ribble. The front facing principal elevation of the building faces south west. The north west side of the building abuts what remains of the now substantially collapsed boundary wall, located immediately to

1 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2019) National Planning Policy Framework (Online) Available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/810197/NPPF_Feb_20 19_revised.pdf (Accessed on 19th December 2018)

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the river bank. The building stands in an area of relatively dense woodland located to the west of the grounds of Gisburne Park, now a private hospital. A car park is sited to the west of the building with a track made up of rough ground connecting the two sites.

4.0 GEOLOGY

4.1 The underlying geology of the project site consists of Hodderense Limestone Formation - Limestone. Sedimentary Bedrock formed approximately 337 to 343 million years ago in the Carboniferous Period. Local environment previously dominated by sub-aqueous slopes. 2

5.0 PROJECT CONTEXT

5.1 The Principal Planning Officer (Design and Conservation) wrote to the owner of the Dog Kennels in October 2013 concerning the deteriorating state of the building. In April 2014, ongoing concerns were reported to Planning and Development Committee. An Historic England Structural Engineer undertook an assessment of the former dog kennels in April 2015 and reported;

“The building is currently in a ruinous and significantly deteriorated condition with a risk of further imminent collapse of sections of masonry. Remedial work should be urgently undertaken, as a minimum to make the building safe and to secure the remaining structural fabric”.

5.2 In April 2018, Mr Hindley and his agent, Avalon Town Planning Ltd, were informed of the intent of Ribble Valley Borough Council to serve an urgent works notice, given the poor condition of the building. A report had been prepared by Mr Adrian Dowd, Principal Planning Officer in anticipation of a forthcoming Planning Committee meeting. However, this was delayed at the request of Avalon Town Planning Ltd due to the intention to submit an application to undertake remedial works to the building. The head of RVBC legal services advised that an urgent works notice would be issued if an application was not submitted to RVBC by June 2018.

5.3 An application for listed building consent was submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council in July 2018, by Avalon Town Planning Ltd, seeking approval to undertake stabilisation / reinstatement works work to the former kennels as well as the erection of a temporary marquee to the rear of the structure for use as a wedding venue for to 28 days of the year.

5.4 The initial consultations highlighted a lack of detailed information contained within the application regarding the methodology of the proposed works as well as the impact of the works. As result, a number of formal objections were raised by statutory consultees.

5.5 Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd were appointed in early 2019 to act as agents on Behalf of Mr Hindley for the remainder of this particular application. Soon after Blackett – Ord Conservation were appointed to undertake a structural appraisal in February 2019 followed by a site meeting between representatives of Ribblesdale Park, Blackett-Ord Conservation and RVBC in early March 2019. Following this, listed building consent was granted by RVBC on the 17th April 2019.

2 British Geological Survey (2019) Geology of Britain (Online) Available at: http://mapapps.bgs.ac.uk/geologyofbritain/home.html (Accessed on 19th December 2019)

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6.0 SUMAMRY OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

6.1 An in-depth description of the history and development of Gisburne Park is provided within the Historic Landscape management Plan for the park, produced by Parklands Consortium in 2010. This has been summarised below.

6.2 A park was first established in Gisburn in 1365, when a license was granted by King Edward III. In March 1614, the Lister family acquired the manor of Gisburne but were resident at Westby Hall, Arnoldsbiggin. However, the listed family moved from their historic family seat to Lower Hall, Gisburn, however he went on to replace the original house with a new house in c.1736 as part of the overall development of Gisburne Park that was occurring at this time.

6.3 It was Thomas Lister (1752 – 1826), 1st Baron Ribblesdale and also MP for Clitheroe, who likely commissioned the building of the Dog Kennels as well as a number of other improvements within the estate. References to the Kennels exist from letters to Thomas Lister from his mother and sister around 1770 which suggests they were being constructed at this time. This also suggests that they may have had a role in supervising the works whilst Thomas was away. Records exist which mention payments made to bricklayers in 1771 and 1772 as well as the glaziers, who were paid £58 in 1772 for leadwork. Slate and flags were laid in 1771 and payments were made to painters between 1770 and 1772. Thomas Lister was said to be a keen huntsman and the building is likely to have served as kennels for a pack of hunting hounds.

7.0 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING

7.1 The structure is two storeys in height and is comprised of a central rectangular block, flanked to the north west and south east by a pair of circular turrets. The walls are built of solid wall construction comprising of a rubble limestone external skin, with some squared masonry at higher level, and a brickwork internal skin. The ceilings internally are vaulted in brickwork and are hidden by parapet walls at roof level, all finished with coping stones. The extant flat coping stones have replaced the original crenelation that was once present. It is unknown when the stone merlons to the crenelation were removed. The doors and window openings are formed in sandstone surrounds, some of which are now missing. The type of roof coverings to the building are unknown and have been obscured by plant growth but may become clearer once works commence on site. The roof is likely to be hipped, likely with a slate roof covering. The presence of what appears to be drainage outlet are present at high level to the south west and north east elevations suggesting that lead lined parapet gutters would have discharged surface water away from the roof.

7.2 Internally within the central block, the quadripartite brick vaults are support by four square columns of brickwork. A bricked-up doorway is present to the rear north east side of this central section. Circular brick vaults are present within the turrets at ground floor and first floor level. A narrow, cantilevered stone stair is located to the north tower providing access to the first floor. The north tower contains a fireplace to both the ground floor and first flue with a flue being contained within the wall construction. This is also the case to the south tower. No staircase is present to the south tower but does have a blocked opening leading into the central block. Access to the first floor of the south tower would have once been present as it was once used as a dovecote, with 4 rows of brick nesting holes. There is likely to have been an opening onto the roof of the central block and an opening is indeed present but lacks sandstone surrounds, which is unlike the other openings to the building, suggesting that this may not be an original opening. It may be possible that ladder access was once the main form access to the first floor of the south tower given the existing opening present to the first floor of the tower.

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8.0 PLANNING CONTEXT

8.1 The building is listed under section 1 (3(a)) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. It was formerly designated on the 30th January 1981 and the list entry for the building is as follows;

“Dog kennels, now derelict, probably late C18th. Limestone rubble with sandstone dressings and brick inner walls. A sham castle with 2 round towers flanking a lower central section of square plan, all with parapets with weathered copings in front of brick vaults, any other roof covering now missing. On the west side each tower has a chamfered doorway on the ground floor and an arrow slit on the 1st floor, the right-hand one having a plain stone surround, the left-hand one having lost its dressings. The central section has a chamfered doorway with semi-circular head flanked on each side by an arrow slit, the right-hand one retaining its plain stone surround. On the east side each tower has an oculus with plain stone surround on the ground floor and an opening now with no dressings on the 1st floor. The central section has a doorway with plain stone surround and ogee head, now blocked, flanked by arrow slits with stone surround. Inside are brick vaults, those to the central section supported on brick piers.” 3

8.2 The former dog kennels are located within Gisburne Park which is Grade II registered park and garden and was formerly designated as such on the 19th December 2011 and the list entry for Gisburne Park is quite substantial and is as follows;

“SUMMARY

An early C18 formal garden and deer park associated with Gisburne Hall, overlain by an C18 landscaped park.

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION

This C18 formal garden and deer park, overlain by a landscaped park is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Historic interest: the integrity of the early C18 formal garden and deer park phase is preserved and is highly visible * Historic interest: despite some loss of character in parts, it is a good example of a mid and later C18 landscaped park in the English natural style, and sufficient of its original landscaping survives to reflect its original design * Design influence: some elements of the landscaping appear to reflect the influence of a proposed early C18 design by Lord Robert Petre on subsequent generations of the Lister family * Group value: it has strong group value with a number of listed buildings including the Grade II* gate lodges and the Grade I Gisburne Hall * Tree nursery: the presence of the 'Great Nursery' on Coppy Hill is a striking and unusual feature

HISTORY

The Lister family acquired the Manor of Guisburne in 1614 but it was not until 1706 when Thomas Lister, MP for Clitheroe, inherited the family estates that the family moved from their seat at Arnoldsbiggin to Lower Hall, Guisburne. From 1726 to 1736, he replaced Lower Hall with a new mansion on a new site overlooking the confluence of the River Ribble with the Stock Beck, and in 1736-7, an adjacent stable block was built. Estate accounts also describe the building of park walls. In 1734, a plan of the estate was produced by Pierre Bourguignon, better known as the eminent engraver Hubert Gravelot whose entry in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography sets out his national significance. This plan is considered an accurate depiction of the early C18 landscape, which had its origins in the C17. It shows the mansion with its stable block and outbuildings,

3 Historic England (2019) National Heritage List for England; Dog Kennels by River Ribble, Approximately 90 metres North East of Gisburn Bridge, Gisburne Park: List Entry Number 1072145 (Online) Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1072145 (Accessed on 19th December 2019)

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two large walled gardens to the north and north-west of the buildings, a large lawn immediately south of the house, with a deer park and cultivated fields beyond. Land to the north-west of the mansion on the far side of the Stock Beck is also depicted, in which lay the prominent remains of a Bronze Age bowl barrow. A painting attributed to Arthur Devis executed in 1738 shows the Lister family standing within the deer park with the new mansion and stables in the background.

The following year a plan by Lord Robert Petre (1713-42) depicts a proposed new design for a landscaped park at Gisburne; this includes woodlands and paths north of the house, water features, bridges, serpentine paths, a landscaped island in the River Ribble, terraces, avenues of trees, planting schemes and a formal garden. Petre's entry in the ODNB underlines his national importance as a major early C18 importer and collector of exotic plants. He also designed three garden schemes, that of his own home Thorndon Hall (Registered Grade II), Worksop Manor and this example at Gisburne Hall. It is unclear how much of his proposed design for Gisburne was implemented; a painting by Robert Griffier (c.1688-c.1750), produced after 1735 depicts much of Petre's design but it is thought that this painting is also likely to have been a prediction of the proposed design rather than evidence of its implementation. Overall, it is considered that Petre's planned design was not implemented at Gisburne, but that during the C18 some elements, such as the large walled garden, entry to the estate through a pair of lodges, the planting of a lime avenue and a new drive (the latter three features in different locations to those depicted on the plan) were partially implemented, and the existence of the plan did to a certain extent influence the subsequent development of the landscaped park.

In 1745, Thomas Lister was succeeded by his eldest son, Thomas (1723-61) who also took over his father's role as MP for Clitheroe. During the course of the 1750s, he constructed a number of buildings on the estate including a deer house (later Deer House Farm), a new stable and summerhouse (also known as The Temple). Estate ledgers indicate that in the garden a new pair of gates was purchased along with nets for cherry trees and yearly parcels of fruit trees, seeds, trees and pineapple plants. When Thomas Lister died in 1761 his nine-year-old son, Thomas (1752-1826), later Lord Ribblesdale and MP for Clitheroe, inherited the estate. Improvements at Gisburne Park continued with the construction in 1762 of the Chinese Bridge and Hen House later Keeper's Cottage); in 1771-2 kennels were built to the west of the house and in 1776 the original drive was succeeded by a new drive running through the valley of the Stock Beck, entered through a new entrance flanked by lodges. The walled garden to the west of the hall was also enlarged to the Petre design in the mid-C18. Thomas Lister toured Spain and Portugal in 1784 and was influenced by the practice there of raising trees in nurseries. It is thought that he constructed a tree nursery on Coppy Hill during the 1780s and estate records indicate that a great number of trees were subsequently raised on the estate.

A plan and survey of Gisburne Park In 1812 by Francis White, depicts the development of the landscape since 1734. It shows that the park had been extended south of the mansion, new boundaries erected, an avenue of trees aligned on Pendle Hill had been planted, the walled garden north of the house had been replaced by a much larger walled garden west of the stable which is divided into two with a probable hothouse in each part and the tree nursery labelled 'Great Nursery' on Coppy Hill had been constructed. A map of 1817, possibly by Gisburn resident John Greenwood, depicts a similar landscape to that of 1812, but does not include land beyond Stock Beck, suggesting that this was no longer regarded as part of the park. After Lord Ribblesdale's death in 1826, he was succeeded by his son, Thomas and after his death in 1832, the mansion and park was leased. The lease advert describes the deer park with its wild white cattle and stock of deer, pleasure grounds including flower and kitchen gardens with hot houses and the tenant's responsibility to maintain the game and sporting rights of the estate. The estate remained tenanted throughout most of the C19 and First and Second Ordnance survey editions show little change; new stables were erected but the most significant alteration was the construction in 1892 of the railway line from Gisburn to Hellifield through the southern part of the park. It is said locally that the line was built in a tunnel to reduce the noise and distress from trains to Lord Ribblesdale's horses. In 1895, the then Lord Ribblesdale regained possession of the Gisburne estate, but part was sold on his death in 1927. In 1943, the remaining estate was sold to the Hindley family and in 1995 Gisburne Hall and adjacent land was sold and converted to a private hospital and rehabilitation centre leading to the construction

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of a new hospital building to the west of the hall. Today (2011) an equestrian centre is run within the park and Deer House Farm and its environs have been developed into Ribblesdale Holiday Park. DETAILS

LOCATION, SETTING, LANDFORM, BOUNDARIES, AREA Gisburne Hall Park lies immediately north of the village of Gisburn and occupies the angle formed by the confluence of the River Ribble and the Stock Beck. An unnamed tributary of the Stock Beck bisects the park from north to south. The setting is rural and agricultural and the park is a landscape of undulating grassland with several drumlins visible as low rounded hillocks. There are two separate areas of interest: the first and largest c. 68ha in area contains Gisburne Hall Park, bounded on the north by the River Ribble and field boundaries and on the east by the stone wall defining the A682. On the south it is bounded by field boundaries forming the northern extent of Gisburn village and the northern boundary of Mill Lane; the latter also forms the western boundary. The second area of interest is situated on Coppy Hill to the west and comprises the enclosure known as the ‘Great Nursery’ c. 1.3ha in area. ENTRANCES AND APPROACHES The principal entrance is at the south and comprises a pair of C18 gate lodges (listed Grade II*) in Gothick style; the entrance flanked by gate lodges and the line of the drive may have been influenced by the planned design of Lord Robert Petre. Each lodge is flanked by a pair of square piers with crocketed pinnacles, linked to their lodges by iron railings, and iron railings link to a central pair of gate piers housing double iron gates. The drive runs north across the railway tunnel embankment and through the mixed wooded valley of an unnamed water course, and emerges just south-east of the hall to join a west-east route. The earthwork remains of the earlier drive (abandoned in 1778) survive in parkland to the west, as a hollow way partially lined with trees. The west-east approach enters the north-west corner of the park at the former lodge, Mill Bridge Cottage (listed Grade II) and is sunk below the level of the embanked lawn in front of the mansion, before bearing down steep slopes to Poultry House Bridge (listed Grade II) which carries it across the Stock Beck. From here it passes behind Keepers Cottage (listed Grade II) and climbs north-east up the east side of the Stock Beck. It leaves the park through an entrance flanked by square pillars surmounted by pyramidal finials.

PRINCIPAL BUILDING Gisburne Hall (listed Grade I) is L-shaped in plan comprising an original early C18 main front range and a late C19 rear service range. The main range has two storeys and nine bays with the central three bays recessed and the main entrance in the centre bay. At the west is the stable block now linked to the main house by a three bay range. A new block erected as part of the hospital in 1995 stands to the west. GARDENS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS To the north and east of the hall lie the steeply, wooded slopes of the Ribble and Stock Beck valleys. The east side of the latter within Temple Wood contains an old road visible as a double-banked hollow way and older mixed deciduous trees, some showing evidence of coppicing. The summerhouse (listed Grade II) formerly lay north of this but has been dismantled and removed leaving only its building platform in situ. To the north of this, Kirk Mile Wood now contains mostly coniferous trees and pheasant rearing enclosures. Immediately south of the hall there is a large irregular shaped, embanked lawn retaining slight earthwork remains of possible terraces.

PARK To the south and west of the hall lies the landscaped park incorporating the former deer park; the western boundary of the latter survives as an earthwork forming the eastern side of the original drive and the eastern boundary survives as the western side of the former A682, which itself partially remains as a prominent earthwork at the south-east corner of the park, alongside the present A682. This area also contains the rectilinear earthworks of former village closes, one of which is marked by a large veteran oak tree. Areas of denuded medieval ridge and furrow cultivation survive as earthworks within the boundary of the former deer park. Much of the park retains its mid to later C18 character with scattered parkland trees, including sycamore, oak and lime, some roughly lining the route of the original drive, others arranged in smalls groups. An area to the east of the Stock Beck and north of the railway line has lost its parkland character by improvement and the establishment of a large plantation. Running across the extended western part of the park, and through Ribblesdale Holiday Park, there is a lime avenue, double at its northern end (possibly influenced by the proposed design of Lord Robert Petre), and said to be aligned on Pendle Hill. The establishment of a holiday park has eroded the character of the parkland in this area. The south-east corner of the park is bisected by a railway

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constructed through a tunnel where the entrance drive crosses over it, and the entrance and exit arches (listed Grade II*) are Gothicised with turrets and battlements. KITCHEN GARDEN A large C18 walled garden to the west of the hall, and extending west as far as the C19 stables, served as part of the formal gardens associated with the house (possibly influenced by the proposed designs of Lord Robert Petre). It is partially enclosed by high stone and red brick walls with limestone slab copings; the garden is divided into several compartments, which contain sheds, and two rendered gardener’s cottages. Much of the interior is used as a car park and large agricultural sheds occupy the western part.

A set of dog kennels (listed Grade II), in the form of a mock castle with two round towers, is situated above the River Ribble to the north-west of the walled garden. Views of these on the approach from the north and particularly from Gisburn Bridge are now obscured by tree growth.

OTHER LAND The Great Nursery on Coppy Hill is roughly rectangular with concave sides and a causeway entrance in the north-east corner. It is formed by a ha-ha comprising a flat-topped bank and a stone-revetted internal ditch. The enclosure contains conifer and deciduous trees. Before recent tree planting, there was a clear view of Coppy Hill from the hall and the Great Nursery may have served as an eye catcher.” 4

9.0 PROJECT SCOPE

9.1 The aims of the project are as follows;

• To further the current understanding and knowledge of the building through the photographic recording of the existing built fabric and features. • To mitigate against the loss and alteration of historic fabric through the production of a formal photographic building record of the extant historic fabric and features. • To identify, interpret and record the fabric, construction, development of the building. • To provide a permanent project archive of the existing building and ensure its availability within the public domain through deposition within an appropriate archive.

9.2 In order to achieve the above aims, specific objectives must be successfully met and are as follows:

• The extant building will be photographically recorded and this will be undertaken in order to record its current condition prior to remedial works, and to determine material types, construction methods, building development and function. This is to be carried out prior to the commencement of the works. • A formal photographic record of the building will be compiled in accordance with nationally accepted guidelines and best practice from Historic England and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIFA). • The works are to be monitored recorded on site throughout the duration of the works with any areas that have been opened up, dismantled being fully investigated and recorded prior to works continuing. The building is then to be recorded again on completion of the works. This is to be done in compliance with condition no. 4 of listed building consent 3 / 2018 / 0652. • A final report presenting the findings of the above will be compiled. • Deposition of the completed report and project archive within an appropriate archive to provide long term public access to the record.

7.3 No limitations of specific note have been identified in relation to the production of this written scheme of investigation.

4 Historic England (2019) National Heritage List for England; Park: List Entry Number 1400674 (Online) Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1400674 (Accessed on 19th December 2019)

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10.0 RECORDING STANDARDS

10.1 The photographic record will be compliant with the requirements of Historic England guidance document “Understanding Historic Buildings” (2016) as per the requirements of condition no.4 of the listed building consent. Photographic recording is defined as the following within the document;

“A photographic survey differs from surveys described above in that it provides a very visual record, but without a written or drawn survey at a comparable level of detail. A comprehensive photographic survey may be called for when recording a building which has complex and important decoration or historic furnishing but for which there is no need for detailed analysis. It may also be appropriate in recording a building of well-known type which is under threat but where existing documentation is in other respects adequate or when for some other reason drawings and historical analysis are not required.” 5

10.2 In this instance, only photographic recording is required on account of the poor condition of the building and in order to record the building throughout the duration of the works and following the completion of the works. The information provided within the Structural Appraisal, dated February 2019, by Blackett-Ord Conservation, was considered by the Lancashire Archaeological Advisory Service to provide a reasonable overview of the existing building and that this should be supplemented by photographic recording of the building before, during and following the completion of the works, with their response being as follows;

“The supplied Structural Appraisal goes some way to dealing with the issues raised by the application, as set out in our letter of 11th September 2018. It does not attempt to be a Level 3 building record, as previously recommended, but it does appear to provide a reasonable overview of the structure as existing. Given the unstable state of parts of the structure and the vegetation growth this may be the best that can be reasonably expected at this time. The images provided within the Structural Appraisal seem to suggest that the building is of one main phase and that there are not obvious traces of large-scale alterations to the structure within the surviving fabric.

As noted previously we do not object in principal to the proposed works and we would support the proposals for consolidation and repair as set out in the text and drawings within the Structural Appraisal. It will probably be necessary, however, for a more detailed specification and methodology for the works to be drawn up, to the satisfaction of the Council's Conservation Officer. We would also suggest that an appropriate timeline for the works is also established.

If the council are minded to approve the application, we would recommend that the record provided in the present Structural Appraisal is added to by appropriate photographic recording during and after the removal of vegetation, and during and after the necessary dismantling works. This record may be part of or in addition to any record required by the masons to ensure the correct repair and re-assembly of the structure. A 2 copy of that record and of the Structural Appraisal should be submitted to the Lancashire Historic Environment Record.”

11.0 RECORDING METHODOLOGY

11.1 The building will be photographically recorded in the condition in which it is found at the time of recording prior to the commencement of the proposed works. The building will then be recorded further during the work and also following the completion of the works. The record will consist of the following in order to comply with the requirements contained within guidance by Historic England;

5 Historic England (2016) Understanding Historic Building: A Guide to Good Recording Practice (Online) Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/understanding-historic-buildings/heag099-understanding-historic- buildings/ (Accessed 20th December 2019).

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11.2 Written Record:

• The precise location of the building as an address and in the form of a National Grid Reference. • A note of any statutory designations (that is listing, scheduling, Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, conservation area). • The date when the record was made, the name of the recorder and the location of any archive material. • A summary statement (when no more detailed account is intended) describing the buildings type or purpose, historically and at present, its materials and possible date(s) so far as these are apparent from superficial inspection. • A contents list; a list of illustrations or figures. • An introduction, briefly setting out the circumstances, in which the record is made, its objectives, methods, scope, limitations and constraints. The brief for the project design will also be included. • Acknowledgements to all those who have made a significant contribution to the making of the record, or who given permission for copyright items to be reproduced.

11.3 Photographic Record:

• General Views of the building in its wider setting or landscape. • The buildings general appearance, including a series of oblique views of all elevations to give an impression of the buildings overall size and shape. • Further views, as may be desired, to reflect the original design intentions of the builder or architect. • The overall appearance of the principal rooms. • Any external and internal details, both structural and decorative, which is relevant to the buildings design, development and use, with scale where appropriate. • Any machinery or other plant, or evidence for its former existence. • Any dates or inscriptions; any signage, makers plates or graffiti which contribute to an understanding of the building. • Any building contents which have a significant bearing on the building’s history. • Copies of maps, drawings, views and photographs of the building.

9.5.2 All photographs will be taken using a Nikon 3200 DSLR 24 mega pixel camera with a Nikon AF-S DX Zoom – Nikkor Lens with a focal length of 18 – 55mm (f/3.5-5.6G EDII).

9.5.3 All photographs will be taken in focus with the best possible depth of field. All photographs will be taken in natural light in order to produce the best possible results. A tripod will also be used in order to avoid the images being affected by camera shake and distortion.

9.5.4 If further lighting is required the integral camera flash will be utilised if deemed necessary and appropriate at the time of the on-site inspection. In order to provide sufficient lighting of the internal areas, portable lighting will be used if deemed necessary with min 1500 lumens. No back lighting will be used for the purpose of the photographic record and every effort will be made to reduce the amount of backlighting internally produced by natural light from outside the building.

9.5.5 An appropriate metric scale will be provided within each photograph so as to provide an indication of the size and scale of a particular elevation, feature, detail or object. This will be provided mainly through the use of a 2m ranging pole. Where smaller details and features require photographing then a smaller metric scale will be provided as well as a north point.

9.5.6 All photographs will be taken using the RAW picture format to allow for the conversion of each photograph into 8 bit TIFF files for archive purposes.

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9.5.7 The location and direction at which each photograph is to be taken will be highlighted on plan drawings to show the relation between the object with the photograph and its location.

9.5.8 A full photographic register will be compiled and included within the completed project archive. And will include the following information:

• Details and location of each photograph • Orientation and direction of each photograph • Photograph number • Feature number • Description of photograph

12.0 PROGRAMME AND MONITORING

10.1 Given the urgency at which the need for recording is required. The building is to be photographically recorded as soon as possible. An initial recording of the building will be issued to RVBC (prior to works being undertaken) and will be supplemented by further recording throughout the duration of the works and during the undertaking of opening up and dismantling works, with the record being supplemented by the findings of this work. The building will then be recorded further on the completion of the works.

10.2 Reasonable access, subject to health and safety requirements and site constraints, will be granted to the officer of the local planning authority, the client and any other necessary persons, who wish to be satisfied through site inspections, that the recording works are being carried out in accordance with the approved written scheme of investigation, relevant professional standards and best practice guidance.

13.0 LIMITATIONS

13.1 The building is in a dilapidated condition which may present limitations to recording certain areas if it is considered at the time of recording that areas of the building may be potentially unsafe or inaccessible.

14.0 HEALTH AND SAFTEY

14.1 During the programme of recording, the necessary health and safety practices will be observed and carried out in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant health and safety legislation and codes and practice. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be used if considered necessary at the time of recording. The health and safety policy of Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd will be adhered to and is in accordance with statutory regulations and controls. A risk assessment will be carried out and produced prior to building recording works and will take into consideration any site-specific risks relating to the existing building.

14.2 The health, safety and welfare of the personnel undertaking recording cannot and will not be ignored. It is important that it is understood that health and safety matters and concerns will take priority over the need to record certain aspects of the building, no matter how imperative the need to record may be.

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15.0 REPORT PREPERATION

15.1 On completion of the site recording works, a report is to be produced which presents the results of the photographic building recording and will contain the following sections:

• Contents • List of photographs • Introduction • Site location and description • Project context • Historical and archaeological context • Planning context • Aims and objectives • Recording standards • Methodology • Photographs • Description of project archive contents • References • Completed oasis summary sheet • Appended written scheme of investigation

16.0 ARCHIVING

16.1 The completed project archive will be submitted to the following depositories;

• Lancashire Historic Environment Record, Planning and Environment Service, PO Box 100, County Hall, Pit Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0LD • Lancashire County Archives, Bow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2RE

16.2 Prior to archiving, the intended archival depositories will be contacted in order to determine any specific requirements regarding archiving, depositions, curation and any cost implications for depositing the project archive. All deposition procedures will be fully adhered to.

16.3 The project archive will be submitted to the archival depositories within 12 weeks following written approval of the completed project archive by the local planning authority.

16.4 The project archive will also be made available online via the following methods:

• OASIS (Online Access to the Index of Archaeological Investigations) database • Archaeology Data Service

16.5 The project archive will be submitted to the above online depositories within 12 weeks following written approval of the completed project archive by the local planning authority.

16.6. It is intended that the completed project archive will be fully indexed and internally consistent with archive depositions.

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17.0 TIMETABLE

17.1 Given the urgency at which the need for recording is required. The building is to be photographically recorded as soon as possible. Further recording works will be undertaken regularly throughout the duration of the works as well as on full completion of the works. Following the completion of recording works a report will be compiled and issued to the Local Planning Authority for approval.

18.0 PERSONNEL

18.1 Matthew Fish of Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd has been nominated to undertake photographic recording of the former dog kennels.

18.2 Matthew Fish B.Sc. (Hons) M.Sc. MCIAT IHBC, of Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd, is a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) and is a full chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Matthew holds a Master’s Degree in Building Conservation and Regeneration and is a full accredited member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and is an affiliate member of the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists (CIFA) and is experienced in the surveying, analysis and recording of historic buildings as well as the specification of repairs and alterations to historic buildings. Matthew has a specific interest in vernacular dwellings and farm buildings.

19.0 INSURANCE

19.1 Sunderland Peacock and Associates Ltd maintains professional Indemnity Insurance up to £2, 000, 000 (Two million pounds).

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