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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESK-BASED ASSESSMENT

LAND AT MANOR FARM TEMPLECOMBE

June 2019 updated November 2019 Planning Authority: South Somerset District Council

Site centred at: TQ6772693385

Author: Suzanne Gailey BA (Hons) MA MCIFA

Report Status: Final

Issue Date: June/November 2019

CgMs Ref: 25620

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Every effort is made to provide detailed and accurate information, however, CgMs Limited cannot be held responsible for errors or inaccuracies within this report.

CONTENTS

Executive Summary 1.0 Introduction and Scope of Study 2.0 Planning Background and Development Plan Framework 3.0 Geology and Topography 4.0 Archaeological and Historical Background and Assessment of Significance 5.0 Site Conditions, the Proposed Development and Impact on Archaeological Assets 6.0 Summary and Conclusions

Sources Consulted

Appendix 1 HER Location Plan (Somerset HER 2019) Appendix 2 Land Adjacent to Templars Barton, High Street, Templecombe, Somerset Results of an Evaluation (AC Archaeology 2004)

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Fig. 1 Site location Fig. 2 Site Plan showing trench location and earthwork survey undertaken by Time Team (Harding et al 1995) Fig. 3 Site plan showing extent of investigations undertaken in the north-west of the site (AC Archaeology 2004) Fig. 4 1808 Ordnance Survey Fig. 5 1839 Templecombe (Abbas Combe) Tithe Map Fig. 6 1887 Ordnance Survey Fig. 7 1903 Ordnance Survey Fig. 8 1928 Ordnance Survey Fig. 9 1977 Ordnance Survey Fig. 10 2002 Ordnance Survey Fig. 11 Site as Existing

LIST OF PLATES

Plate 1 South facing photograph of northern perimeter wall of Manor Farm Plate 2 North-east facing photograph looking across north-western field

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Plate 3 South-east facing photograph looking up to earthwork plateau and farm buildings beyond Plate 4 South facing photograph taken from northern field looking up to earthwork plateau and farm buildings beyond Plate 5 North-east facing photograph looking towards north-eastern corner of the site Plate 6 East facing photograph looking towards south-eastern corner of the northern field Plate 7 East facing photograph of slurry pit to the east of the farm Plate 8 South-east facing photograph of farm access road in the south-east of the site Plate 9 North facing photograph of southern field.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Land at Templecombe is proposed for development comprising the demolition of existing buildings and residential development of up to 80 dwellings including the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access to Combe Hill (A357), open space, landscape planting and surface water attenuation (all matters reserved except access).

• There are no designated archaeological assets on the site.

• A Medieval Preceptory of the Knights Templar and later Commandary of the Knights Hospitallers is considered to potentially lie on or close to the site. However recent investigations in the north-west of the site found no structural remains that could potentially be associated with the Preceptory, although the east and west boundary of the preceptory may have been identified. The location of its building range is conjectured to be located on the site of the current Manor Farmhouse (outside the site boundary) although equally the building range may have been on site of the current Manor House (outside the site boundary to the west of the site). A possible wall footing observed within the farmyard may represent truncated remains of the former Preceptory or later Commandery buildings. Well preserved evidence of building remains associated with the former preceptory could be considered of national significance, however truncated evidence and non-structural evidence would be of a more local to regional significance.

• Archaeological investigations in the north-west of the site recorded remains of a possible timber structure or fence. Archaeological investigations also confirmed the presence of the potential former boundary of the Medieval preceptory although the stone wall footings recorded date to post dissolution. These remains are considered to be of local significance. Earthwork remains of garden features of 17th-19th century date associated with the Manor House have also been recorded in the north-west of the site. Further earthwork remains identified in the north and north-east of the site may also relate to this phase of activity. These remains are considered to be of local significance.

• Following discussions with the Senior Historic Environment Officer at South West Heritage, who advise the LPA on archaeological matters, a programme of fieldwork will be required. This will comprise a geophysical survey in the first instance.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF STUDY

1.1 This archaeological desk-based assessment has been written by Suzanne Gailey of CgMs Ltd on behalf of Gleeson Strategic Land.

1.2 The subject of this assessment, also known as the study site, is Land at Manor Farm, Templecombe, Somerset. The site is centred on National Grid Reference TQ6772693385.

1.3 In accordance with central, and local government policy and guidance on archaeology and planning, and in accordance with the ‘Standard and Guidance for Historic Environment Desk-Based Assessments’ (Chartered Institute for Archaeologists updated January 2017), this assessment draws together the available archaeological, topographic and land-use information in order to clarify the archaeological potential of the site.

1.4 This desk-based assessment comprises an examination of evidence on the Somerset Historic Environment Record and other sources and includes the results of a comprehensive map regression exercise.

1.5 This study therefore provides an assessment of the archaeological potential of the site and enables relevant parties to consider the need for design, engineering or archaeological mitigation measures.

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2.0 PLANNING BACKGROUND AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FRAMEWORK

2.1 In March 2012, the government published the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which was revised in July 2018 and again in February 2019. The NPPF is supported by the National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG), which was published online 6th March 2014 and updated regularly since (http://planning guidance.planningportal.gov.uk).

2.2 The NPPF and NPPG are additionally supported by three Good Practice Advice (GPA) documents published by Historic England: GPA 1: The Historic Environment in Local Plans; GPA 2: Managing Significance in Decision-Taking in the Historic Environment (both published March 2015). The second edition of GPA3: The Setting of Heritage Assets was published in December 2017.

National Planning Policy

2.3 Section 16 of the NPPF, entitled Conserving and enhancing the historic environment provides guidance for planning authorities, property owners, developers and others on the conservation and investigation of heritage assets. Overall, the objectives of Section 16 of the NPPF can be summarised as seeking the: • Delivery of sustainable development • Understanding the wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits brought by the conservation of the historic environment • Conservation of England's heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance, and • Recognition that heritage contributes to our knowledge and understanding of the past.

2.4 Section 16 of the NPPF recognises that intelligently managed change may sometimes be necessary if heritage assets are to be maintained for the long term. Paragraph 189 states that planning decisions should be based on the significance of the heritage asset and that level of detail supplied by an applicant should be proportionate to the importance of the asset and should be no more than sufficient to review the potential impact of the proposal upon the significance of that asset.

2.5 Heritage Assets are defined in Annex 2 of the NPPF as: a building, monument, site, place, area or landscape positively identified as having a degree of significance meriting consideration in planning decisions. They include designated heritage assets (as defined

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in the NPPF) and assets identified by the local planning authority during the process of decision-making or through the plan-making process.

2.6 Annex 2 also defines Archaeological Interest as a heritage asset which holds or potentially could hold evidence of past human activity worthy of expert investigation at some point. Heritage assets with archaeological interest are the primary source of evidence about the substance and evolution of places, and of the people and cultures that made them.

2.7 A Designated Heritage Asset comprises a: World Heritage Site, Scheduled Monument, Listed Building, Protected Wreck Site, Registered Park and Garden, Registered Battlefield or Conservation Area.

2.8 Significance is defined as: The value of a heritage asset to this and future generations because of its heritage interest. This interest may be archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic. Significance derives not only from a heritage asset’s physical presence, but also from its setting.

2.9 In short, government policy provides a framework which: • Protects nationally important designated Heritage Assets (which include World Heritage Sites, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Listed Buildings, Protected Wreck Sites, Registered Parks and Gardens, Registered Battlefields or Conservation Areas). • Protects the settings of such designations. • In appropriate circumstances seeks adequate information (from desk based assessment and field evaluation where necessary) to enable informed decisions. • Provides for the excavation and investigation of sites not significant enough to merit in-situ preservation.

2.10 In considering any planning application for development, the planning authority will be mindful of the framework set by government policy, in this instance the NPPF, in addition to current Development Plan Policy and by other material considerations.

Local Planning Policy

2.11 The South Somerset District Council Local Plan was adopted in March 2015 and contains the following relevant policy:

POLICY EQ3: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT HERITAGE ASSETS WILL BE CONSERVED AND WHERE APPROPRIATE ENHANCED FOR THEIR HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL DISTINCTIVENESS,

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CHARACTER AND SENSE OF PLACE. THEIR POTENTIAL TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE ECONOMY, TOURISM, EDUCATION AND LOCAL IDENTITY WILL BE EXPLOITED. ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS RELATING TO THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO:

• SAFEGUARD OR WHERE APPROPRIATE ENHANCE THE SIGNIFICANCE, CHARACTER, SETTING AND LOCAL DISTINCTIVENESS OF HERITAGE ASSETS; • MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO ITS CHARACTER THROUGH HIGH STANDARDS OF DESIGN WHICH REFLECT AND COMPLEMENT IT AND THROUGH THE USE OF APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES; • ENSURE ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING THOSE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY, ARE BALANCED ALONGSIDE THE NEED TO RETAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT AND TO RESPECT THE CHARACTER AND PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS, ADOPTING PRINCIPLES OF MINIMUM INTERVENTION AND REVERSIBILITY.

2.12 No Scheduled Monuments or other designated assets lie on the site. The closest Listed building is Grade II* Manor House which is located approximately 50m west of the study site. Built Heritage assets will be discussed in a separate built heritage assessment.

2.13 This desk-based assessment therefore aims to meet the national and local policy requirements and policy guidance, in clarifying the archaeological potential of the study site and the need or otherwise for further mitigation measures.

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3.0 GEOLOGY AND TOPOGRAPHY

3.1 Geology

3.1.1 The British Geological Survey data (BGS Map Viewer) indicates that the site is located on a mixed geological base comprising Cornbrash Formation – Limestone and Forest Marble Formation – Mudstone. There are no superficial deposits recorded.

3.1.2 No geotechnical investigation data is currently available for the site.

3.2 Topography

3.2.1 The study site lies on east/north-east facing slope of a natural ridge. It slopes steeply downwards from south-west to east/north-east from approximately 100m AOD in the west of the site down to c90m AOD in the east.

3.2.2 The farm buildings in the centre of the site occupy a plateau that drops steeply to the north and north-east.

3.2.3 No natural water courses cross the site. A water channel flows approximately 250m south of the site and a further approximately 250m north of the site draining into the Bow Brook which flows approximately 2km further to the east.

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4.0 ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Timescales used in this report:

Prehistoric Palaeolithic 450,000 - 12,000 BC Mesolithic 12,000 - 4,000 BC Neolithic 4,000 - 1,800 BC Bronze Age 1,800 - 600 BC Iron Age 600 - AD 43

Historic Roman AD 43 - 410 Anglo-Saxon/Early Medieval AD 410 - 1066 Medieval AD 1066 - 1485 Post Medieval AD 1486 - 1799 Modern AD 1800 - Present

4.1 Introduction

4.1.1 What follows comprises a consideration of archaeological finds and features held within a 1km radius of the study site, also referred to as the study area, held on the Somerset Historic Environment Record (SHER) (Appendix 1), together with a map regression exercise charting the development of the site from the eighteenth century until the present day. In addition the results of field investigations undertaken at the site provide the archaeological baseline conditions on the site (Appendix 2).

4.1.2 This chapter reviews the available archaeological evidence for the study site and the archaeological/historical background of the general area, and, in accordance with NPPF, considers the potential for any as yet to be discovered archaeological evidence on the study site.

4.1.3 Chapter 5 subsequently considers the site conditions and whether the proposed development will impact the theoretical archaeological potential identified below.

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4.2 Prehistoric

4.2.1 The only evidence of prehistoric activity recorded within a 1km radius of the study site comprises a prehistoric field boundary ditch of possibly Early to mid Iron Age date, recorded during archaeological trial trenching approximately 100m north-east of the study site (16324 ST71092232).

4.2.2 No evidence of prehistoric activity was recorded on the site during the recent archaeological investigations (Harding et al 1995 and AC Archaeology 2004 (Appendix 2)).

4.2.3 Based on the paucity of evidence the site is considered to have a low/nil potential for evidence of in situ prehistoric occupation.

4.3 Roman

4.3.1 No evidence of Roman occupation has been recorded within a 1km radius of the study site.

4.3.2 No evidence of Roman occupation was identified during the recent archaeological investigations undertaken on the site. A single residual sherd of Roman pottery was recorded (Harding et al 1995 and AC Archaeology 2004 Appendix 2).

4.3.3 Consequently, the archaeological potential for Roman settlement evidence on the site is considered to be low/nil.

4.4 Anglo Saxon/Medieval/Early Post Medieval

4.4.1 An estate at Combe is mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086. A Preceptory of the Knights Templar was founded at Combe (possibly Templecombe or West Combland in Buckland St Mary) by 1185. By 1240 there was certainly a House at Templecombe, which passed to the Knights Hospitallers in the early 14th century until the dissolution in 1540. In 1338 the manor comprised a house, two dovecotes and arable, pasture and meadowland. In 1514 the commandery (formerly the Preceptory) comprised a chapel, hall, great parlour with chamber over, pantry, brewhouse, boiling house, kitchen, wheat larder, dairy, new chamber, little parlour with chamber over yeoman chamber, mill house and study (AC Archaeology 2004 Appendix 2).

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4.4.2 The site of the Preceptory has been previously associated with the study site and the Manor House located to the west. No Medieval masonry was used in the construction of the later 17th century Manor House suggesting that the Preceptory site may have been cleared for usable materials by this date (AC Archaeology 2004). Part of a surviving wall of a possible chapel which could relate to the chapel mentioned in 1514 (see above) has previously been recorded as forming part of the northern perimeter wall of the farmhouse on the boundary of the study site (AC Archaeology 2004 and Harding et al 1995, 53469 ST71042215). The location of an associated burial ground is conjectured to potentially lie within the farmhouse’s garden (outside the application site) (Geoff Wilson pers comm), although there is no current archaeological evidence of this.

4.4.3 The site has been subject to an earthwork survey, geophysical survey and targeted trial trenching (Harding et al 1995 and AC Archaeology 2004) to determine the origin of the earthworks on the site and the potential for remains associated with the Preceptory. The earthwork survey undertaken in 1995 for the television programme Time Team covered the entire application site (Figure 2 Harding et al 1995). Subsequent targeted trial trenching in 1995 targeted 6 trenches on the results of the survey predominantly in the north-west of the site but in addition two were located to the southwest (Figure 2 Harding et al 1995, 16903 ST71012207). Further trenching in 2004 concentrated on the north western part of the application site comprising the excavation of 8 trenches (Figures 2 and 3 AC Archaeology 2004, 19749 ST70972214). In addition, a rescue excavation was undertaken immediately to the north of the study site in advance of and during development (Harding et al 1995 17302 ST70972220 56962 ST70962219).

4.4.4 The results of these investigations were unfortunately conflicting but the AC Archaeology investigations (Appendix 2) confirmed that whilst Medieval remains of a possible timber structure or fenceline are located in the north-west of the site, no stone structural remains clearly related to the Medieval Preceptory were identified in this part of the site. In fact, walls identified by Time Team as potentially Medieval were confirmed by the later 2004 excavations to relate to the Post Medieval period following the dissolution. However, these walls could potentially mark the eastern and western line of the former Preceptory boundary.

4.4.5 Whilst the precise location of the preceptory is still not proven, if the remains of the chapel wall follow the perimeter of the current farmhouse then the preceptory building ranges could be located closeby. The conclusions of the 2004 evaluation suggest that whilst the investigations recorded no evidence of stone buildings, there is a potential

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location to the south of the ‘chapel wall’ on an area of ‘level ground above the escarpment … that was formerly a square earthwork enclosure once referred to as the Cock Pit and now in the location of modern agricultural buildings’. This area has not been investigated archaeologically and may have been a possible site for the range of buildings of the Preceptory and later Commandery. This area lies predominantly under the footprint of the current farmhouse and outside of the application site. However in the farm yard which lies within the application site and to the south of the farmhouse, a possible wall footing was observed during the investigations in 2004 (AC Archaeology 2004 Appendix 2).

4.4.6 Medieval fishponds recorded on the HER as possibly related to the Templar preceptory are located approximately 200m south of the study site (16458 ST71212184).

4.4.7 As a result whilst investigations in the north-west of the site have confirmed that known evidence of Medieval activity comprising a series of post holes representing a possible former timber structure or fenceline survive in this part of the site no evidence of structural remains associated with the Preceptory have been recorded. However, a possible wall footing observed within the farmyard may represent truncated remains of the former Preceptory or later Commandery buildings. Across the remainder of the site, evidence of agricultural activity associated with the estate may be present whilst the remains of the former building ranges are considered less likely.

4.5 Late Post Medieval and Modern

4.5.1 As discussed above following the dissolution, the Preceptory/Commandary was abandoned and cleared and a Manor House was constructed on land adjacent to the west of the site in 17th century.

4.5.2 The possible earthwork remains of garden features relating to the manor house were recorded in the north-west and north-east of the site during the Time Team investigations in 1995 (Harding et al 1995). These garden features could be of 17th-19th date. Evidence of demolition of buildings potentially associated with the Manor House were recorded during the programme of later trial trenching (AC Archaeology 2004 51258 ST70912208).

4.5.3 The western boundary of the application site once bound the former road through Templecombe which was realigned potentially during the Post Medieval period following

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the construction of the Manor House, potentially to allow the manor house to incorporate the chapel into its grounds.

4.5.4 The 1808 Ordnance Survey shows that by this date the road had been realigned and the site comprised agricultural land to the east of the manor house (Fig 4).

4.5.5 The tithe map of 1839 shows the site in more detail comprising an orchard in the north- west and pasture land. Two enclosures can be seen on the map on the site of the current farmhouse which lies outside the application site (Fig. 5).

4.5.6 The 1887 Ordnance survey map records the ‘remains of a Chapel’ within the footprint of the current farmhouse which lies outside the application site. In addition, a series of square earthworks are shown which extend partly into the application site. A pond was located to the east and a trackway traversed the south of the site by this date. A further pond was located in the north -west of the site, within the orchard (Fig. 6). By the early 20th century the orchard had expanded into the earthwork remains and the former trackway had been removed (Fig. 7) and by the mid 20th century the earthwork remains had been partially levelled (Fig. 8).

4.5.7 A number of Second World war defences recorded at Templecombe and Abbas Combe but none from the site itself (32678 ST70732245, 32679 ST71092267, 32730 ST70932310, 32676 ST70792250, 32677 ST71052283, 32675 ST70152232).

4.5.8 By the 1970s the orchard had been cleared and Manor Farm had been constructed adjacent to the site (its perimeter wall bounds the site). The farm was accessed by a road/track leading from Coombe Hill in the south-west of the site. A large farm building/shed had been constructed to the south-east of the farmhouse, within the study site. To the east a slurry pit had been excavated and the site had been divided into a four fields/enclosures (Fig. 9).

4.5.9 By the late 20th century the large farm building/shed had expanded northwards (Fig. 10). There has been no subsequent change to the site (Fig. 11).

4.5.10 The archaeological evidence in the north-west of the site have confirmed the presence of possible 17th-19th garden features potentially associated with the Manor House. Earthwork remains recorded on the 19th century mapping which extend partly into the study site might represent yet further evidence of former garden features or could represent earlier activity. The archaeological potential for significant Late Post Medieval/modern evidence across the remainder of the site is considered to be low.

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4.6 Negative Evidence

4.6.1 An archaeological watching brief during the digging of foundations for an extension to the Manor Farmhouse on the site recorded no archaeological finds or features (11591 ST70962210).

4.7 Assessment of Significance

4.7.1 Paragraph 189 of the NPPF states that planning decisions should be based on the significance of the heritage asset, and that the level of detail supplied by an applicant should be proportionate to the importance of the asset and should be no more than sufficient to review the potential impact of the proposal on the significance of that asset.

4.7.2 No designated archaeological assets lie on the site.

4.7.3 Archaeological investigations in the north-west of the site recorded remains of a possible timber structure or fence. Archaeological investigations also confirmed the presence of the potential former boundary of the Medieval preceptory although the stone wall footings recorded date to post dissolution. These remains are considered to be of local significance.

4.7.4 Earthwork remains of garden features of 17th-19th century date associated with the Manor House have also been recorded in the north-west of the site. Further earthwork remains identified in the north and north-east of the site may also relate to this phase of activity. These remains are considered to be of local significance.

4.7.5 No structural evidence of the former Medieval Preceptory have been found on the site and it is possible that the building ranges may have once been located in the footprint of the current farmhouse which lies outside the study site boundary. Equally the focus of activity may have been further to the west on the site of the current Post Medieval Manor House. However, a possible wall footing observed within the farmyard may represent truncated remains of the former Preceptory or later Commandery buildings. Well preserved evidence of building remains associated with the former preceptory could be considered of national significance, however truncated evidence and non-structural evidence would be of a more local to regional significance.

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5.0 SITE CONDITIONS, THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND IMPACT ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSETS

5.1 Site Conditions

5.1.1 A site visit was undertaken in June 2019 (Plates 1-9). The west of the site comprises a large 20th century farm building. The farm buildings are surrounded by gravel yard surface and hardstanding and are accessed via an access road leading from Coombe Hill. A further concrete trackway leads from the farm on a north-west/south-east alignment. To the east of the farm building is a large slurry pit. The remainder of the site comprises pasture land. A series of earthworks are visible in the landscape to the north, north-east and south of the farm (as surveyed as part of the Time Team fieldwork in 1995 discussed above).

5.1.2 Construction of the farm building and associated hard standing is likely to have a widespread below ground impact through soil stripping and the cutting of services and foundations. The excavations for the slurry pit will have removed any archaeology from within its footprint.

5.1.3 Archaeological remains of a local significance are known to survive in the north-west of the site.

5.2 Proposed Development Impact

5.2.1 The proposed development comprises the demolition of existing buildings and residential development of up to 80 dwellings including the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access to Combe Hill (A357), open space, landscape planting and surface water attenuation (all matters reserved except access).

5.3 Impact on Archaeological Assets

5.3.1 The proposed development will not impact any known designated archaeological assets.

5.3.2 Due to the extent of past ground disturbance in the west of the study site any remains of the former preceptory, if present, will have likely been significantly truncated. Consequently, remains of a national significance are not anticipated and as a result any development of the site is likely to have the potential to impact on known and as yet to be discovered non-designated archaeological assets of a local to regional importance.

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6.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

6.1 In accordance with central and local government planning policy and guidance, a desk based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the study site.

6.2 No designated archaeological assets lie on the site.

6.3 Archaeological investigations in the north-west of the site recorded remains of a possible timber structure or fence. Archaeological investigations also confirmed the presence of the potential former boundary of the Medieval preceptory although the stone wall footings recorded date to post dissolution. These remains are considered to be of local significance. Earthwork remains of garden features of 17th-19th century date associated with the Manor House have also been recorded in the north-west of the site. Further earthwork remains identified in the north and north-east of the site may also relate to this phase of activity. These remains are considered to be of local significance.

6.4 No structural evidence of the former Medieval Preceptory have been found on the site and it is possible that the building ranges may have once been located in the footprint of the current farmhouse which lies outside the study site boundary. Equally the focus of activity may have been further to the west on the site of the current Post Medieval Manor House. However, a possible wall footing observed within the farmyard may represent truncated remains of the former Preceptory or later Commandery buildings. Well preserved evidence of building remains associated with the former preceptory could be considered of national significance, however truncated evidence and non-structural evidence would be of a more local to regional significance.

6.5 Due to the extent of past ground disturbance in the west of the study site any remains of the former preceptory, if present, will have been significantly truncated. Consequently, remains of a national significance are not anticipated and as a result any development of the site is likely to have the potential to impact on known and as yet to be discovered non-designated archaeological assets of a local to regional importance.

6.6 Consequently, archaeology is considered unlikely to constrain any future development of the site. Following discussions with the Senior Historic Environment Officer at South

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West Heritage, who advise the LPA on archaeological matters, a programme of fieldwork will be required. This will comprise a geophysical survey in the first instance.

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SOURCES CONSULTED

1. General Somerset Heritage Environment Record British Library

2. Bibliographic

DCMS 2013 Scheduled Monuments and Nationally Important non Scheduled Monuments Harding et al 1995 Archaeological Investigations at Templecombe Historic England 2015 Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning: 1 The Historic Environment in Local Plans Historic England 2015 Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning: 2 Managing Significance in Decision-Taking in the Historic Environment Historic England 2017 Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning: 3 The Setting of Heritage Assets

3. Internet

British Geological Survey Geology of Britain Viewer http://www.bgs.ac.uk/ 2013 Open Domesday http://domesdaymap.co.uk/ 2014

4. Cartographic

1808 Ordnance Survey Drawing 1839 Templecombe Tithe Map 1887 Ordnance Survey 1903 Ordnance Survey 1928 Ordnance Survey 1977 Ordnance Survey 2002 Ordnance Survey

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P A R T O F R P S

Plate 1: South facing photograph of northern perimeter wall of Manor Farm

Plate 2: North-east facing photograph looking across north-western field N:\25000-25999\25620 - Land at Templecombe\Figures\Mapping\CAD\Plates.dwg TL / 17.06.19

Plate 3: South-east facing photograph looking up to earthwork plateau and farm buildings beyond

Plate 4: South facing photograph taken from northern field looking up to earthwork plateau and farm buildings beyond N:\25000-25999\25620 - Land at Templecombe\Figures\Mapping\CAD\Plates.dwg TL / 17.06.19

Plate 5: North-east facing photograph looking towards north-eastern corner of the site

Plate 6: East facing photograph looking towards south-eastern corner of the northern field N:\25000-25999\25620 - Land at Templecombe\Figures\Mapping\CAD\Plates.dwg TL / 17.06.19

Plate 7: East facing photograph of slurry pit to the east of the farm

Plate 8: South-east facing photograph of farm access road in the south-east of the site N:\25000-25999\25620 - Land at Templecombe\Figures\Mapping\CAD\Plates.dwg TL / 17.06.19

Plate 9: North facing photograph of southern field Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Land at Templecombe

Appendix One HER Location Plan (Somerset HER 2019)

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32730

56962

53469 18390 17302 51264 15843 36711 19749

123000 19749 15843 32677

15843 19749 16903 15843 19749 38958 19749 56888 36712 16903 16902 51253 28951 16903 19749 Abbas & Templecombe AHAP 51251 Site Boundary 53468 16902 29162 19749 Search Radius 1km 18389 11591 53001 16901 Non-Designated 51254 Assets: 19441 51255 32679 19749 32785 15449 36710 Area of High 51252 Archaeological 51263 18482 19442 51258 Potential 12982 51257 16903 16902 122500 32676 16324 HER Record 16324 (Polygon) 51259 32678 16324 16903 53472 51260 Archaeology 32675 Previous Abbas & Templecombe AHAP 51261 Archaeological Work: 36709 16324 17302 19749 57006 51262 HER Event (Polygon)

56962 16903 19749 19749 53469 19749 19749 19749 19438 16902 16903 19749 19749 51258 16901 16903 16903 19443 12278

122000 16902 11591 16902 16903

53470 16458

121500 ±

Scale at A3: 1:8,000 53958 0 250m

Yenston AHAP

53965 Appendix 1: HER Location Plan

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370000 370500 371000 371500 372000 © Ordnance Survey maps reproduced with the sanction of the controller of HM Stationery Oﬃce. Licence No: AL 100014723 © English Heritage 2019. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2019 The Dataset contained in this material was obtained on 15.05.19 Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Land at Templecombe

Appendix Two Land Adjacent to Templars Barton, High Street, Templecombe, Somerset Results of an Archaeological Evaluation (AC Archaeology 2004)

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