May 2015 Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement ECUS Ltd

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement

Planning Issues Ltd

Report prepared by: ECUS Ltd. Festival House Jessop Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3SH

May 2015 Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement ECUS Ltd

Report to: Client

Report Title: Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement

Revision: v.1.2 Issue Date: 28.05.15 Report Ref: 6193

Originated By:

Paul White Heritage Team Leader Date: 14.05.15 Reviewed By:

James Thomson Heritage Consultant Date: 15.05.15 Approved By:

Paul White Heritage Team Leader Date: 28.05.15

Prepared by: ECUS Ltd. Festival House Jessop Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3SH

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Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement Contents

1. Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Project Background ...... 1 1.2 Site Description...... 1 1.3 Aims and Objectives ...... 1

2. Regulatory and Policy Context ...... 2 2.1 Introduction ...... 2 2.2 Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 ...... 2 2.3 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 ...... 2 2.4 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 ...... 2 2.5 Local Policy ...... 3 2.6 National Planning Policy Framework ...... 4

3. Methodology ...... 6 3.1 Standards ...... 6 3.2 Spatial Scope and Sources ...... 6 3.3 Site Visit...... 6 3.4 Assessment of Significance ...... 6 3.5 Contribution of Setting ...... 7

4. Statement of Significance ...... 9 4.1 Introduction ...... 9 4.2 Historical Development and Archaeological Significance ...... 9 Summary ...... 10 4.3 Designated Heritage Assets...... 10 Scheduled Monuments ...... 10 4.4 Designated Built Heritage Assets ...... 11 Listed Buildings ...... 11 Conservation Area ...... 13

5. Statement of Impact...... 15 5.1 Introduction ...... 15 5.2 Scheme Proposal ...... 15 5.3 Assessment of Proposal ...... 15 Siting...... 15 Materials ...... 15 Elevations ...... 16 Scale and Massing ...... 17 Boundary Treatment ...... 17

6. Discussion ...... 18 6.1 Summary ...... 18

7. References ...... 19 7.1 Bibliography ...... 19

Appendix 1: Tables...... 20

Illustrations ...... 28

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Plates

Plate 1: View towards Malmesbury Abbey from Station Road/ Gloucester Road Industrial Estate ...... 11 Plate 2: Grade II listed property No 103-5 Gloucester Road ...... 12 Plate 3: View southwards towards the application area from the junction of Gloucester Road and Tetbury Hill ...... 14 Plate 4: Gable end property and various material treatment along Gloucester Road ...... 16

Tables

Table 1: Summary of factors for determining the significance of known and potential heritage assets ...... 8 Table 2: Criteria for Grading the Contribution of Setting to the Significance of Heritage Assets ...... 8 Table 3: Gazetteer of Heritage Assets ...... 20 Table 4: Built Heritage Assets within 500 m ...... 22

Figures

Figure 1: Heritage Assets within 500m excluding Listed Buildings and Conservation Area Figure 2: Built Heritage Assets within 500m Figure 3: Proposed Site Plan Figure 4: Proposed Street Elevation Figure 5: Proposed North Elevation

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Abbreviations and Conventions used in the text

ADS Archaeological Data Service BGS British Geological Survey c. circa EH English Heritage ha hectares HA Heritage Asset reference HER Historic Environment Record km kilometres m metres NHLE National Heritage List for England NPPF National Planning Policy Framework OS Ordnance Survey

Periods referred to in the text

Palaeolithic 500,000 to 10,000 BC Mesolithic 10,000 to 4,000 BC Neolithic 4,000 to 2,200 BC Bronze Age 2,200 to 700 BC Iron Age 800 BC to AD 43 Romano-British AD 43 to 410 Early medieval 410 to 1066 Medieval 1066 to 1540 Post-medieval 1540 to 1901 Industrial 1750 to 1914 19th Century 1800 to 1899 First World War 1914 to 1918 Second World War 1939 to 1945 20th Century 1901 to present

Assumptions and Limitations

This report is compiled using secondary information derived from a variety of sources, only some have been directly examined. The assumption is made that this data, as well as that derived from other secondary sources, is reasonably accurate.

In addition, the records held by HERs represent a record of a wide range of information derived from historical sources and previous archaeological discoveries and does not preclude the subsequent discovery of further elements of the historic environment that are, at present, unknown.

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1. Introduction

1.1 Project Background 1.1.1 Ecus Ltd. were commissioned in April 2015 to undertake a Heritage Statement to inform a planning application for the redevelopment of existing residential properties to the east of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury, Wiltshire (hereafter ‘the application area’), situated at NGR 393095, 187736.

1.1.2 The proposed development is for the clearance of the site and construction of a residential retirement scheme.

1.2 Site Description 1.2.1 The application area comprises a roughly triangular plot of land 0.18 ha in area at approximately 73 m above Ordnance Datum (AOD). It is located at the foot of the hill which Gloucester Road ascends from the edge of urban development to the historic medieval core of Malmesbury.

1.2.2 The application area comprises of two separate single story bungalows that are set within gardens

1.2.3 The townscape around the application area is characterised by mixed residential, commercial and public properties. It is bound by the course of the River Avon to the north and east, built structures including residential property and a former industrial warehouse associated with Stainsbridge Mill to the south, and to the east by Gloucester Road.

1.2.4 The bedrock geology of the site is mudstone of the Forest Marble Formation, with anticipated overlying superficial deposits of alluvial clay, silt, sand and gravel of the Avon river terrace (Geology of Britain Viewer).

1.3 Aims and Objectives 1.3.1 The purpose of this heritage statement is to determine, as far as is reasonably possible from existing records and observations, an understanding of the historic environment within and surrounding the application area in order to formulate:

 Identification of heritage assets to survive within the area of study;  An assessment of the significance of the known heritage assets considering their archaeological, historic, architectural and artistic values;  An explanation of mitigation factors implemented in the adopted design strategy that conserve the significance and setting of heritage assets, and contribute to the character and local distinctiveness of the historic environment and local place-shaping; and  An assessment of the impact of proposed development on the significance of the heritage assets and their settings.

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement 2. Regulatory and Policy Context

2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 There is national legislation and guidance relating to the protection of, and development on, or near, important archaeological sites or historical buildings within planning regulations as defined under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. In addition, local authorities are responsible for the protection of the historic environment within the planning system.

2.2 Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 2.2.1 Historic England was enabled by the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 (as amended by the National Heritage Act 1983) to maintain a register of parks, gardens and battlefield sites which appear to Historic England to be of special historic interest. Registration in this way makes the effect of proposed development on the sites and their settings a material consideration. Historic England are a statutory consultee in relation to works affecting Grade I/II* Registered Parks and Gardens.

2.3 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 2.3.1 Scheduled Monuments and Areas of Archaeological Interest are afforded statutory protection under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (as Amended) and the consent of the Secretary of State (Department of Culture, Media and Sport), as advised by Historic England, is required for any works.

2.4 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 2.4.1 Works affecting Listed Buildings or structures and Conservation Areas are subject to additional planning controls administered by LPAs under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

2.4.2 In considering development which affects a Listed Building or its setting, the LPA shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses (Section 66).

2.4.3 In considering Conservation Areas the planning authority has a general duty to give special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of that area (Section 72).

2.4.4 The statutory criteria for listing are the special architectural or historic interest of a building. Buildings on the list are graded to reflect their relative architectural and historic interest (DCMS, 2010a, para 7, page 4):

 Grade I: Buildings of exceptional interest;

 Grade II*: Particularly important buildings of more than special interest;

 Grade II: Buildings of special interest which warrant every effort being made to preserve them.

2.4.5 Historic England is a statutory consultee in relation to works affecting Grade I/II* Listed Buildings.

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2.5 Local Policy 2.5.1 The Wiltshire Core Strategy Development Plan (2015) and the North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011 Saved Policies (2009) sets out the Wiltshire Councils and the North Wiltshire District Councils current planning policy including management of the historic environment. Those policies relevant to the site are detailed below.

The Wiltshire Core Strategy Development Plan (2015)

Core Policy 58: Ensuring the conservation of the historic environment

Development should protect, conserve and where possible enhance the historic environment.

Designated heritage assets and their settings will be conserved, and where appropriate enhanced in a manner appropriate to their significance, including:

i) Nationally significant archaeological remains

ii) World Heritage Sites within and adjacent to Wiltshire

iii) Buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest

iv) The special character or appearance of conservation areas

v) Historic parks and gardens

vi) Important landscapes, including registered battlefields and townscapes.

Distinctive elements of Wiltshire’s historic environment, including non-designated heritage assets, which contribute to a sense of local character and identity will be conserved, and where possible enhanced. The potential contribution of these heritage assets towards wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits will also be utilised where this can be delivered in a sensitive and appropriate manner in accordance with Core Policy 57.

Heritage assets at risk will be monitored and development proposals that improve their condition will be encouraged. The advice of statutory and local consultees will be sought in consideration of such applications.

The North Wiltshire Local Plan 2011 Saved Policies (2009)

HE1 Development in Conservation Areas

In Conservation Areas, proposals for development, advertisements and other works will only be permitted where the proposal will preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area. Open spaces, village greens, gaps between buildings, fields, gardens and trees that provide attractive views and vistas to, from and within public areas will be protected from development that would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of a Conservation Area.

When permitting development in Conservation Areas, the established historic trees, building lines and frontages, burgage plots and boundaries, the plan form of buildings, and other historic physical and landscape features will be conserved and incorporated into the proposal where appropriate.

HE2 Demolition in Conservation Areas

Development will not be permitted involving the demolition of buildings or structures that make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of a Conservation Area. Development involving the demolition of buildings, including parts of buildings and structures, such as boundary walls, will only be permitted in conservation areas where:

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i) The proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area, such as removing unsightly, alien and modern features; and

ii) The form of any necessary replacement has been approved, and where a contract has been made for the carrying out of the works or redevelopment.

HE6 Locally Important Archaeological Sites

Development in defined areas of special archaeological significance, or in other locally important archaeological sites, will only be permitted where:

i) Any archaeological remains would be unaffected by the proposals; or

ii) Satisfactory measures are taken to ensure the physical preservation or any archaeological remains in situ; or

iii) In cases where the significance of any archaeological remains is outweighed by the need for the benefits of the development, satisfactory measures are taken to excavate and record the site and its remains.

HE8 Archaeological Evaluation

Where any nationally or locally important archaeological site or historic building is likely to be affected, applicants will be requested to submit an archaeological evaluation before planning permission is granted.

Where necessary, adequate archaeological investigation and recording will be required before, and/or during, building or other operations, in order to safeguard important evidence which might otherwise be destroyed without record.

2.6 National Planning Policy Framework 2.6.1 Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s current planning policy in relation to conserving and enhancing the historic environment. The key requirements are summarised below.

2.6.2 Applicants are required to provide proportionate information on the significance of designated and non-designated heritage assets affected by the proposals and an impact assessment of the proposed development on that significance. This should be in the form of a desk-based assessment and, where necessary, a field evaluation (NPPF, 128).

2.6.3 LPAs are required to take into account the desirability of sustaining and enhancing the significance of heritage assets and putting them to viable uses consistent with their conservation; the wider social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits that conservation of the historic environment can bring; the desirability of new development making a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness; and opportunities to draw on the contribution made by the historic environment to the character of a place (NPPF, 126/131).

2.6.4 In determining planning applications, great weight should be given to the conservation of designated heritage assets - World Heritage Sites, Scheduled Monuments, Listed Buildings, Protected Wreck Sites, Registered Parks and Gardens, Registered Battlefields or Conservation Areas designated under the relevant legislation (NPPF, 132).

2.6.5 In weighing applications that affect directly or indirectly the significance of a non-

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designated heritage asset, a balanced judgement will be required having regard to the scale of any harm or loss and the significance of the heritage asset (NPPF, 135).

2.6.6 LPAs 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 to make this evidence publicly accessible and any archives deposited with a local museum or other public depository (NPPF, 141).

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement 3. Methodology

3.1 Standards 3.1.1 This assessment is undertaken in accordance with:

 Planning Practice Guidance Conserving and enhancing the historic environment (6th March 2014), published by the Department for Communities and Local Government.  Historic England’s Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Notes (2015a-c).  The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists’ Standard and Guidance for historic environment desk based assessment (CIfA, December 2014).

3.2 Spatial Scope and Sources 3.2.1 Baseline heritage constraints are established through consideration of recorded heritage assets, designated and non-designated, within a 500 m study area around the site and desk-based review of existing sources of publicly accessible sources of primary and synthesised information, comprising:

 The Wiltshire and Swindon Historic Environment Record (HER), comprising a database of all recorded archaeological sites, find-spots, and archaeological events within the county.  Malmesbury Conservation Area Appraisal, undertaken North Wiltshire District Council, April 2007  Malmesbury Conservation Area Management Plan (Adopted SPG, February 2010)  Malmesbury Extensive Urban Survey (English Heritage)  National heritage datasets including The National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Images of England, PastScape, Viewfinder, NMR Excavation Index, and Parks and Gardens UK.  Publically available historic maps, held at the relevant local records office. 3.2.2 An assessment of designated heritage assets within the wider area surrounding the application area has been undertaken in order to assess the potential for harm to their heritage significance arising from changes to their setting.

3.3 Site Visit 3.3.1 A site visit was undertaken in order to assess the general character of the site, identify visible historic features and assess possible factors which may affect the survival or condition of known or potential assets. Heritage assets identified as potential sensitive receptors to the proposed development were visited in order to assess the attributes of their setting that contribute to their significance and to establish whether inter-visibility with the site could be established on the ground.

3.4 Assessment of Significance 3.4.1 Within this assessment, the significance of heritage assets is defined in terms of their value to this and future generations because of their heritage interest. For planning purposes, the National Planning Policy Framework defines that this interest may be

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archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic.

 Archaeological value: derives from the presence or potential for evidence of past human activities 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.  Architectural value: derives from the architectural design, decoration or craftsmanship of a heritage asset. Architectural value may also apply to nationally important examples of particular building types and techniques and significant plan forms.  Artistic value: derives from interest in the design and general aesthetics of a place. It can arise from conscious design or fortuitously from the way the place has evolved. More specifically, architectural interest is an interest in the art or science of the design, construction, craftmanship and decoration of buildings and structures of all types. Artistic interest is an interest in other human creative skill, like sculpture.  Historic value: derives from the ways in which past people, events and aspects of life can be connected through a place to the present. It tends to be illustrative or associative. Considers documentation, wider context, regional factors, and group value of the site. 3.4.2 The overall significance of heritage assets is expressed on a 5-point scale of: Very High, High, Medium, Low and Negligible using the criteria presented in Table 1. This assessment is made using professional judgement, with reference to English Heritage Guidance contained within Conservation Principles: Police and Guidance for the Sustainable Management of the Historic Environment, Historic England designation selection guides, and regional archaeological research agendas where available.

3.5 Contribution of Setting 3.5.1 Significance can derive not only from a heritage’s assets physical presence, but also from its setting. Consequently in determining the sensitivity of any heritage assets, the contribution made by their setting is also assessed in line with the approach presented in Historic England’s Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 3: The Setting of Heritage Assets (2015). Elements of a setting may make a positive or negative contribution to the value of a heritage asset, may affect the ability to appreciate that value, or may be neutral (Table 2). The key attributes of setting that contribute to the significance of the heritage asset comprise the asset’s physical surroundings, the experience of the asset and the asset’s associative attributes.

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Table 1: Summary of factors for determining the significance of known and potential heritage assets Heritage Criteria Significance Heritage assets of international significance. World Heritage Sites and the individual attributes that convey their Outstanding Universal Value. Areas Very High associated with intangible historic activities as evidenced by the register and areas with associations with particular innovations, scientific developments, movements or individuals of global significance. Designated Heritage Assets. Scheduled Monuments, Listed Buildings (Grade I, II*, II), Conservation Areas, Registered Historic Parks and Gardens (Grade I, II*, II). Also includes unscheduled sites and monuments of schedulable quality and/or significance discovered through the course of evaluation or High mitigation. Designated and undesignated historic landscapes of outstanding interest, or high quality and significance and of demonstrable national value. Well-preserved historic landscapes, exhibiting considerable coherence, time- depth or other critical factors. Undesignated Heritage Assets of regional significance. Historic townscapes and landscapes with reasonable coherence, time-depth and other critical factor(s). Unlisted assets that can be shown to have exceptional qualities or Medium historic association. Locally listed special historic landscapes. Undesignated historic landscapes that would justify special historic landscape designation, landscapes of regional value. Averagely well-preserved historic landscapes with reasonable coherence, time-depth or other critical factors. Heritage Assets with significance to local interest groups or that contributes to local research objectives. Locally Listed Buildings and Sites of Importance within a district level. Robust undesignated assets compromised by poor Low preservation and/or poor contextual associations. Robust undesignated historic landscapes. Historic landscapes with significance to local interest groups. Historic landscapes whose value is limited by poor preservation and/or poor survival of contextual associations. Assets with little or no archaeological or historical interest due to poor Negligible preservation or survival. Landscapes with little or no significant historical interest. Unknown The significance of asset has not been ascertained from available evidence.

Table 2: Criteria for Grading the Contribution of Setting to the Significance of Heritage Assets Contribution of Setting to Heritage Criteria Significance A setting which possesses key attributes that make a strong positive High Contribution contribution to the understanding and/or appreciation of the values that embodies its significance. A setting which possesses key attributes that make some positive Medium contribution to the understanding and/or appreciation of the values Contribution that embodies its significance. A setting which possesses key attributes that make little positive Low contribution to the understanding and/or appreciation of the values Contribution that embodies its significance.

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement 4. Statement of Significance

4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 The following section identifies and assesses the significance of the known and potential heritage assets that may have the potential to receive effects from the proposed development, compiled from sources listed in Section 3.

4.2 Historical Development and Archaeological Significance 4.2.1 Non-designated heritage assets recorded with the HER are assigned a number with a HA (Heritage Asset) prefix within the text for ease of reference, are depicted on Figure 1 and listed in Appendix 1. Designated heritage assets are referenced by their National Heritage List Entry numbers (NHLE).

4.2.2 The history of Malmesbury has been well documented elsewhere (VCH, 1991; Wilts Council 1999, NWDC, 2007) and this section provides a summary of the historical development of Malmesbury to understand the significance of the application area site to the main stages in the towns development and its present character.

4.2.3 The historic core of Malmesbury occupies the elevated topography of cornbrash geology at the confluence of the Tetbury and Sherston branches of the Bristol Avon. The natural topography has provided a focal point for human activity for millennia and has provided an important defensive role including a prehistoric Iron Age hillfort (HA 2) in which the later Saxon and medieval town is located. This defensive enclosure remained prominent in the landscape and was the location for the foundation of the important ecclesiastical centre of Malmesbury Abbey (HA 4).

4.2.4 The origin of the modern settlement of Malmesbury is generally credited to an Irish teacher, Maildulph, who founded a religious school there in the late seventh century (Wilts Council 1999, 6). In AD 878 Malmesbury was sacked by the Danes. Shortly after this event, the hilltop town was fortified by King Alfred and it became one of the Wiltshire burghs (HA 5-6) in his campaign to protect the population against the Danes.

4.2.5 Early in the twelfth century the abbey came under the influence of Bishop Roger of Salisbury, who defended the promontory by building a castle and town walls (HA 12). The town gradually expanded within the medieval town walls and the focus of settlement activity remained upon the elevated position around the abbey (HA 11, 17). Evidence for medieval cultivation of ridge and furrow is recorded in the wider landscape (HA 16 and 17).

4.2.6 The Conservation Area Appraisal notes ‘The history and character of Malmesbury is inextricably linked with the Abbey, which continues to visually dominate the town. The town also owes much of its townscape character to a late Saxon plan within the walls and which had been firmly established by the late 13th Century and little changed by the 20th.’ (NWDC, 2007, 8).

4.2.7 During the late medieval and post-medieval periods the town gradually expanded with the development of other focal points, for instance around The Triangle at the southern end of Gloucester Road. Analysis undertaken as part of the Extensive Urban Survey (1999, Figure 11) indicates that the application area was located beyond this late medieval expansion of Malmesbury which included development along the higher ground of Gloucester Road.

4.2.8 Historic Ordnance Survey maps (1886 1:2,500; 1900 1:2,500, 1921 1:2,500, 1970s

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1:10,000) indicate that the application area was not developed until the mid-late twentieth century with two detached properties set within garden areas. Prior to that the application area lay within a larger area of open ground to the north of the main settlement of Malmesbury. To the south of the application area a building which reflects the footprint of the current adjacent building, named Avonia, is shown and the warehouses and mill buildings of Stainsbury Mill which were established during the first quarter of the twentieth century.

4.2.9 The railway arrived as a branch line to the north of the River Avon (and the application site) from Brunel’s main line at Dauntsey in 1875, and closed in 1951 to passengers, and all traffic in 1962 (NWDC 2007, 10). The railway’s arrival resulted in the increased suburban development of the northern bank of the River Avon which continued following its closure including the creation of a large area of industrial area with surrounding residential development in the late 20th century.

4.2.10 The nearest non-designated heritage asset to the application area recorded in the HER is the location of Second World War Home Guard Drill Hall (HA 24) and the former site of a spigot mortar for the protection of Malmesbury railway station (HA 26).

Summary 4.2.11 From this review it is assessed that the application area is clearly located beyond the focus of historical activity associated with the significant prehistoric, Saxon and medieval settlement at Malmesbury. Overall the application area does not contribute archaeological or historic values of understanding the development of the historic settlement core at Malmesbury. The construction of existing buildings in the application area will have truncated any archaeological remains that might have been present and such remains are considered to be of negligible value in these areas. It is possible that archaeological remains associated with the river may survive outside of the footprint of the current buildings but the archaeological potential is considered to be low.

4.3 Designated Heritage Assets Scheduled Monuments 4.3.1 Within the 500 m study area there are three scheduled monuments. These comprise the Malmesbury Abbey (HA 4- NHLE: 1010136; including a number of Grade I, II* and II Listed Buildings), medieval St Paul’s church tower and site of church (HA 13- NHLE: 1004682 and Grade I listed) and the medieval Market Cross (HA 14- NHLE: 1005660 and Grade I listed).

4.3.2 The heritage significance of these designated heritage assets are derived from their individual and group value within the townscape of Malmesbury. The designation of these heritage assets reflects the high value they contribute to the archaeological interests of understanding the chronological development of Malmesbury, the architectural interest displayed within the built form of various historical periods, the collective artistic value of their aesthetic location south of the precinct of Malmesbury Abbey and streetscape; and for Malmesbury Abbey its prominence in the skyline of the surrounding landscape, and historic interest in the contribution to a sense of place and appreciation of the medieval commercial and ecclesiastical centre on which modern Malmesbury is based.

4.3.3 It is considered St Paul’s and the Market Cross share a similar setting which is characterised by their central urban location within the historic core of Malmesbury and their prominence within an enclosed restrictive streetscape of Oxford Street and the juxtaposed open area surroundings of the abbey precinct to the north. As such St

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Paul’s and Market Cross which are located to the south of Malmesbury Abbey do not share a meaningful relationship with the application area and will not suffer harm to their heritage significance or their setting which contributes to that significance.

4.3.4 Due to the prominence of Malmesbury Abbey on the ridgeline its setting is considered to be more extensive. The Conservation Area Appraisal (NWDC 2007, 14 and 22) and the site visit undertaken as part of this assessment noted the prominence of Malmesbury Abbey on the skyline. Views towards the abbey near to the application area are afforded along the Gloucester Road Industrial Estate access road (Plate 1) and long views as identified in the CAA from Tetbury Hill (NWDC 2007, p22- View 1). The current prominent view from the northern area of Malmesbury (View 1) is degraded by the industrial estate and other elements such as overhead lines.

4.3.5 The site visit confirmed that there is no inter-visibility from or across the application area towards the abbey due to extensive vegetation along the River Avon, the intervening prominent brick building of Stainbridge Mill and the curving natural topography of the river valley. As such there is separation between these views and the application area which is set at the foot of the Gloucester Road hill. It is considered that the application area does not meaningfully contribute to the setting of the abbey or would result in harm to its heritage significance as a prominent focal point within the landscape.

Plate 1: View towards Malmesbury Abbey from Station Road/ Gloucester Road Industrial Estate

4.4 Designated Built Heritage Assets Listed Buildings 4.4.1 Within the 500 m study area there are 158 listed buildings. These are situated within the medieval core of Malmesbury and located along the main roads into the town. This

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includes Bristol Road and Gloucester Road. Their heritage significance is derived from their architectural value of the various design, material and decoration of the buildings, historic value which reflects the chronological development of the town and artistic/ aesthetic value as a group within the townscape.

4.4.2 The setting of the listed buildings is characterised by their inter-relationship within the confined streetscapes of the built-up area of Malmesbury town. In particular the sinuous character of Gloucester Road limits views along and beyond the street. As such the majority of Listed Buildings do not share a meaningful relationship to the application area. It is therefore considered the application area does not contribute to the setting of the listed buildings and will not result in harm to the heritage significance or setting of these designated heritage assets.

4.4.3 The nearest listed building to the application area is approximately 25 m to the south on the eastern side of Gloucester Road and comprises of Grade II No’s 103 and 105, attached front wall and railings (Plate 2) and is considered in more detail. The designation listing describes the Listed Building as a pair of early nineteenth century houses that are modified in the mid-nineteenth century.

Plate 2: Grade II listed property No 103-5 Gloucester Road

4.4.4 The construction comprises of rendered limestone rubble of two storeys with attic. The plan is a single depth front slightly set back from the street behind iron railings with rear ranges. The roof material is stone slate to the front and pantiles to the rear ranges. Domer windows are within the roof pitch. The frontage comprises architectural details that include stucco quoins with fine fretwork canopy and cornice below the eaves and over windows.

4.4.5 The setting of the listed building is characterised by its location of the historical nineteenth century edge of Malmesbury and its frontage onto Gloucester Road. The

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listed houses are dominated within the streetscape by the large stone three storey Stainsbridge House to the south and the brick-built Avonia. The scale of the Listed Building is comparable to the buildings located further south along Gloucester Road, which characterise the gradual post-medieval expansion of Malmesbury along Gloucester Road, rather than its adjacent properties which comprises of the three storey stone elevation of Stainsbridge House to the south and the brick constructed Avonia to the north. This provides variation within the streetscape and emphasises the modest proportions of the listed building. The scale of the adjacent buildings also contributes to the sense of enclosure and restricted views along Gloucester Road.

4.4.6 The buildings to the north screen the application area when viewing the listed building. It is considered the location of the Listed Building on Gloucester Road, which includes the application area, makes a high contribution to the heritage significance of the designated heritage asset.

Conservation Area 4.4.7 The Malmesbury Conservation Area was originally designated in May 1971 and subsequently amended in 1987 and 2006. The overall character of the Conservation Area is defined within the Appraisal as being derived primarily from the unique and dramatic location of the town. The converging Tetbury and Sherston branches of the River Avon almost fully encircle the town, with Abbey Row running on a ridge between the two.

4.4.8 The higher land between the rivers gives the town an enclosed, almost island like feel. The site was a natural position for a fortified town and the medieval walls, as well as the topography and rivers, have ensured the town has retained a compact and close- knit urban form with limited low density modern development. This intactness is a key component of Malmesbury’s character, and the river valleys are identified as important a component of the town as the built form itself. The valleys contain much mature vegetation that is important to the setting of the town (ibid, 14).

4.4.9 The Conservation Area Appraisal (NWDC 2007) divides the Conservation Area into a number of notional ‘Character Areas’ which are analysed in detail in terms of their contribution to the overall Conservation Area character. The application area is located at the northern end of Character Area 10 (Gloucester Road). The sinuous and narrow character of the road with a variety of building materials (for instance stone, render, brick) contributes to the architectural, artistic and historic values of its heritage significance.

4.4.10 The street gradually widens as it extends southwards from The Triangle and the plan form of the buildings generally becomes larger in scale to the north. This reflects the broad chronological development of settlement along Gloucester Road with the later structures located at the northern end. The houses at the northern end of Gloucester Road become slightly staggered back from the street frontage with small front gardens or yards which contributes to the variation in the grain of the buildings along the road. The Appraisal notes the best views are located up and down the hill away from the application area (ibid, p48). The majority of the buildings are considered to have important frontages that provide enclosure and define the street scene.

4.4.11 In contrast the current built form within the application area comprise of two detached bungalows which are set back from the road and are identified within the Conservation Area as being out of character with the surrounding townscape (ibid, p49). The northern edge of the application area is defined by significant vegetation which makes a positive contribution to the setting of the Conservation Area. However overall on

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balance it is considered the application area currently detracts from the heritage significance of the Conservation Area.

4.4.12 The setting to the north of this part of the Conservation Area comprises a mix of modern residential two and three storey property on the western side of Gloucester Road and commercial (supermarket) premises which are located the Conservation Area. It is considered the area to the north beyond the Conservation Area makes a neutral contribution to the setting of the designated heritage asset.

4.4.13 The view towards the Conservation Area from the north outside of the Conservation Area across the Stainsbridge is characterised by the staggered rooftops of the properties that climb the hillside along Gloucester Road and contributes to the understanding of the underlying rising topography towards the historic core of Malmesbury (Plate 3). As the majority of the buildings front directly onto the street various tops of gable ends are visible within the view.

4.4.14 To the north of the application area on the opposite bank of the River Avon is Character Area 19 (Old Station Yard). The townscape character is very different between Character Areas 10 (Gloucester Road) and 19 (Old Station Yard). The appearance of this area is defined by the former railway station which is now characterised by a modern industrial estate and car parking of little merit. This detracts from the fine views towards the elevated position of Malmesbury Abbey from this location. Near to the application area are the functional and utilitarian modern construction of low rise Fire and Ambulance Stations which are also of little architectural interest. The southern side of the Character Area follows the course of the River Avon and is characterised by a rich variety of trees on both sides of the river, that include those within the bottom of the Gloucester Road gardens which makes a positive contribution to the setting of the Conservation Area.

Plate 3: View southwards towards the application area from the junction of Gloucester Road and Tetbury Hill

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement 5. Statement of Impact

5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 This section sets out a brief description of the scheme and provides an assessment of the proposed scheme has sought to preserve or enhance the special appearance and character of the Conservation Area.

5.1.2 The application area forms a gateway development on entering the Conservation Area from the north. This is a constraint which is required to be addressed through good quality design and yet provides an opportunity for enhancement of the Conservation Area as the current development presently within the application area is considered of negative value and detrimental to the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset.

5.2 Scheme Proposal 5.2.1 The proposed scheme is for the demolition of the two detached bungalows currently within the application area and the construction of a two storey property with habitable roof space comprising of retirement accommodation (Figures 3-5). The proposed building will front onto Gloucester Road just north of the junction with Park Road. A single range will extend eastwards off the front of the property within the application area.

5.3 Assessment of Proposal Siting 5.3.1 Unlike the current built structures on site, which are out of character with the rest of the Conservation Area by being set back from the road, the proposed building will be brought towards the street front. This is in keeping with the appearance and character of the properties that line Gloucester Road, especially those at the northern end of that have small front gardens and are slightly set back from the road. It will also enhance the character of this part of the Conservation Area by providing a sense of enclosure from restricting views along the road which is an attribute of this character area.

5.3.2 Access to car parking will be to the south of the proposed building. This will not only mean that parked vehicles, which would be detrimental to the appearance of the Conservation Area, will be screened from views into this part of the Conservation Area but also will provide an important separation to the adjacent property, Avonia. This will mean that the prominent stone rubble north gable end of Avonia will be retained. This feature is identified with the Conservation Area Appraisal as an important frontage and contributes to the appearance of the streetscape, when the Conservation Area is entered from the north and west.

5.3.3 In addition the siting of the building will provide an important green buffer along the course of the River Avon which borders the northern edge of the site. This is considered further under ‘Boundary Treatment’.

Materials 5.3.4 The proposed construction materials to be used comprises of a stone and render finish which takes its reference to the historic property frontages that are located along Gloucester Road to the south within this character area of the Conservation Area. As such this complements the fabric and appearance of the majority of historic properties

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within this area of the Conservation Area.

5.3.5 The roof material for the majority of the building will comprise of slate tile, with smaller areas of plain concrete tiles. The utilisation of slate tile references the treatment of roofs on adjacent properties and ensures the proposed building complements the surrounding properties. Other nearby properties comprise of other roof materials which include stone tile, concrete tile and cement asbestos. This mixture of roof material provides a variety and interest to the roofscape within this part of the Conservation Area. The proposed use of different roof material preserves the appearance of the Conservation Area by referencing the character of the various roof materials that are visible on adjoining buildings in this part of the Conservation Area.

Elevations 5.3.6 The street frontage will comprise of two ranges, with the southern range fronting onto the street and the northern range set slightly back with a gable end fronting onto the street. This will reduce the impact of the massing of the building and attempts to provide reference to the hierarchy of architecture that is present along Gloucester Road.

Plate 4: Gable end property and various building treatment along Gloucester Road

5.3.7 Although the majority of buildings front straight onto Gloucester Road there are a couple of examples where gable ends abut the street (Plate 4) and as such the proposals can be considered to reflect the variation in the street frontages along the road. The roof line includes a series of dormer windows within the roof line and at eaves level. This take reference to a number of historic properties with similar configuration of roof spaces along Gloucester Road.

5.3.8 The north facing elevation which will be set back from the bank of the River Avon comprises of a series of stepped roof line and elevations which provide a hierarchy to

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the architecture from the street frontage back into the site.

Scale and Massing 5.3.9 As Figure 4 demonstrates the proposed building is of similar scale in terms of roof height as surrounding buildings to the south (i.e. Avonia). This means the street frontage of the proposed building will respect rather than compete for visual dominance with the existing adjacent properties. The width of the bays are also comparable to the varying scale of historic buildings along Gloucester Road and the staggered elevation provides the concept of different housing elements that are joined together taking reference to the character of the historic housing along Gloucester Road as well as reducing the impact of the massing of the building as a single unit.

5.3.10 The urban backdrop to the application area, especially when viewed from just outside of the Conservation Area to the north, is formed by the rising rooflines of buildings to the south which reflect the underlying topography on which Gloucester Road is set. As part of this assessment this is considered to be a positive attribute to the character of the Conservation Area. To ensure this attribute is retained the proposed building has bene designed with a staggering roof line along its northern elevation as well as respecting the roof height of adjacent buildings on Gloucester Road (Figure 5). This means the skyline which comprises layers of stepped ridgelines and chimney stacks will still being prominent as the Conservation Area is approached from the north and this key attribute to the appreciation of the designated heritage asset will not affected. In addition the singular brick built mass of Stainsbridge Mill to the east will still be dominant within the townscape when viewed along the river corridor to the north of the application area.

Boundary Treatment 5.3.11 The street frontage will be bounded by rubble stone wall and residential railings. This reflects the appearance and character of the historic properties, including the street boundary treatment of Listed Buildings (no’s 103 and 105 and Westport House) along Gloucester Road. The northern edge of the site is along the bank of the River Avon.

5.3.12 The proposals are to reinforce the significant vegetation that is already within the application area and which positively contributes to the Conservation Area with additional planting as part of scheme. This will provide a green corridor along the southern bank of the River Avon which will enhance the appearance of this part of the Conservation Area.

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement 6. Discussion

6.1 Summary 6.1.1 The application area is located on the northern edge of the Malmesbury Conservation Area. The application area forms a gateway development on entering the Conservation Area from the north. This is a constraint which is required to be addressed through the design of the scheme and provides an opportunity for enhancement of the Conservation Area. The Conservation Area Appraisal has identified the current built form of two single storey detached bungalows within the application area as being out of character with the surrounding townscape.

6.1.2 The scheme is for the demolition of the two bungalows and the construction of a two storey property with habitable roof space comprising of retirement accommodation. The proposal will introduce a building which is larger than is currently within the application area although through the sensitive design of the scheme the proposed buildings takes extensive reference to the appearance and character of the surrounding Conservation Area.

6.1.3 The design concepts have included consideration of the siting of the building towards the street frontage, to enhance the enclosed character of the street. The stone and rendered finishes to the exterior reflects the appearance of the historic residential properties in the appearance and cg construction material, elevations, The scale of the building is comparable to the neighbouring buildings at the northern and the steeped elevation helps to reduce the impact of the massing of the building. The proposed boundary treatments include stone walls and metal railings and additional planting along the river bank to enhance the vegetation cover in this area of the Conservation Area.

6.1.4 As such it is considered the proposal will not result in harm to the Conservation Area or any other designated heritage asset. The scheme will provide an opportunity to enhance this part of the Malmesbury Conservation Area by adding to the neighbourliness of the area. This will be achieved by the design of the new building which references the key attributes of surrounding properties that contribute to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement 7. References

7.1 Bibliography Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) 2014. Standard and Guidance for historic environment desk-based assessment. University of Reading Historic England 2008. Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance. Historic England 2015a. Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 1 – The Historic Environment in Local Plans. Historic England 2015b. Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 2 – Managing Significance in Decision-Taking in the Historic Environment. Historic England 2015c. Historic Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Note 3 – The Setting of Heritage Assets. NWDC 2007 Malmesbury Conservation Area Appraisal, April 2007, North Wiltshire District Council VCH 1991 Malmesbury Hundred, volume XIV, Oxford University Press Wiltshire Council 2009 Malmesbury Extensive Urban Survey Wiltshire Council 2010 Malmesbury Conservation Area Management Plan

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement Appendix 1: Tables Table 3: Gazetteer of Heritage Assets HA Period Name Ref. Easting Northing 1 Prehistoric Burials at The Bell Hotel MWI3673 393254 187342 2 Iron Age Hillfort at Malmesbury MWI5345 393381 187176 Romano-British coin. A follis 3 Roman of Valentinian 1st. MWI5349 392970 187430 Malmesbury Abbey and the Early Abbey Church of St Mary MWI36705 Medieval and St Aldhelm – NHLE: 4 (Saxon) Scheduled Monument 1010136 393333 187340 Early Medieval 5 (Saxon) Malmesbury Saxon Town MWI5363 393368 187169 Early Medieval (Saxon) to 6 Medieval Walls and Pit at Abbey Row MWI3676 393103 187382 7 Medieval Malmesbury Medieval Town MWI5372 393368 187195 8 Medieval Malmesbury MWI5380 392968 187431 Two Burials at Abbey 9 Medieval House MWI5400 393346 187327 10 Medieval 4, West Street MWI5409 392980 187400 11 Medieval Culvert at Gloucester Street MWI5411 393214 187316 Malmesbury Town 12 Medieval Defences MWI64300 393411 187384 St Paul’s Church tower and site of Church – Scheduled NHLE: 13 Medieval Monument 1004682 393269 187237 Market Cross – Scheduled NHLE: 14 Medieval Monument 1005660 393301 187228 Medieval to Late Burials South of the Old Bell 15 C19 Inn MWI63753 393210 187328 Medieval to Late Ridge and Furrow, 16 C19 Northeast of Malmesbury MWI72632 393138 188999 Medieval to Late Ridge and Furrow, South of 17 C19 Brokenborough MWI72663 391181 187645 Post 18 Medieval 10 Bristol Street MWI3666 393021 187380

19 Post 4, West Street MWI3668 392985 187406

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HA Period Name Ref. Easting Northing Medieval Post 20 Medieval Cemetery, St Mary's Hall MWI64337 393066 187464

21 C19 Farmstead in Malmesbury MWI66221 392904 187748 22 C19 Farmstead in Malmesbury MWI66222 392852 187800 Outfarm West of 23 C19 Malmesbury MWI71319 392634 187770 Spigot Mortar Site, Malmesbury Railway 24 C20 Station MWI31878 393121 187693 Spigot Mortar Site, St Paul's 25 C20 Steeple MWI31879 393312 187400 Home Guard Headquarters 26 C20 Drill Hall, Malmesbury MWI32004 393179 187809 High Voltage Cable Trench 27 Undated Watching MWI5415 393076 187445 28 Undated South of Suffolk Arms MWI5431 393165 187983

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Table 4: Built Heritage Assets within 500 m Heritage Asset NHLE Name Easting Northing Type Conservation N/A Area Malmesbury Conservation Area 393335 187264 ABBEY CHURCH OF ST MARY AND 1269316 I ST ALDHELM 393280 187320 ABBEY HOUSE AND ATTACHED 1269325 I REAR WALL 393340 187379 1269428 I ST PAULS BELL TOWER 393252 187237 1269291 I THE CROSS 393302 187229 THE OLD BELL HOTEL AND ATTACHED FRONT AREA WALLS 1269521 I AND RAILINGS 393225 187331 1269535 II* 23, BRISTOL STREET 392977 187407 ARCH IN GARDEN TO SOUTH OF 1269285 II* ABBEY HOUSE 393347 187345 AVON HOUSE AND ATTACHED 1269554 II* WALLS, PIERS AND RAILINGS 393146 187369 NUMBERS 3 AND 5 AND ATTACHED 1269449 II* WALL 393278 187226 OLD BREWERY HOUSE AND ATTACHED GATEWAY, WALLS, 1269289 II* PIERS AND RAILINGS 393348 187290 1269447 II 1, GLOUCESTER STREET 393287 187227 1269529 II 10 AND 12, BRISTOL STREET 393021 187383 1269496 II 10, FOXLEY ROAD 392857 187300 1269436 II 100, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393094 187516 1269438 II 104 AND 106, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393092 187528 1269439 II 108, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393089 187535 1269530 II 11 AND 13, BRISTOL STREET 393019 187401 1269440 II 110, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393086 187542 1269441 II 112, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393081 187552 1269444 II 118 AND 118B, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393060 187641 1269453 II 12, FOXLEY ROAD 392834 187299 1269507 II 13,15,19 AND 23, BURNIVALE 393088 187346 1269531 II 15 AND 17, BRISTOL STREET 393011 187400 1269532 II 16, BRISTOL STREET 393014 187378 1269255 II 16, ST MARYS STREET 393037 187485 1269414 II 18 AND 20, GLOUCESTER STREET 393240 187223 1269339 II 18, HORSEFAIR 393035 187494 1269533 II 18,20 AND 22, BRISTOL STREET 393005 187373 1269525 II 2, BRISTOL STREET 393050 187391 1269494 II 2, FOXLEY ROAD 392872 187333 1269252 II 2, ST MARYS STREET 393063 187448

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Heritage Asset NHLE Name Easting Northing Type 1269269 II 21, OXFORD STREET 393428 187292 1269454 II 2-12, GASTONS ROAD 392791 187419 1269415 II 22, GLOUCESTER STREET 393239 187230 1269340 II 22, HORSEFAIR 393008 187494 1269331 II 23 AND 25, HOLLOWAY HILL 393437 187301 1269341 II 23, HORSEFAIR 393048 187506 1269342 II 24 AND 26, HORSEFAIR 392997 187507 1269416 II 24, GLOUCESTER STREET 393240 187235 1269343 II 25 AND 27, HORSEFAIR 393045 187513 1269536 II 25,27 AND 29, BRISTOL STREET 392969 187408 1269508 II 25,27 AND 29, BURNIVALE 393104 187337 1269417 II 26, GLOUCESTER STREET 393235 187238 1269418 II 28 AND 30, GLOUCESTER STREET 393229 187232 1269556 II 29, ABBEY ROW 393126 187380 1269344 II 29, HORSEFAIR 393042 187519 1269526 II 3 AND 5, BRISTOL STREET 393036 187403 1269455 II 3 AND 5, GASTONS ROAD 392810 187419 1269345 II 30 AND 34-38, HORSEFAIR 393003 187527 1269419 II 32 AND 34, GLOUCESTER STREET 393235 187251 1269226 II 32 AND 34, WEST STREET 392989 187470 1269537 II 32, BRISTOL STREET 392995 187378 1269558 II 33, ABBEY ROW 393113 187385 1269346 II 33, HORSEFAIR 393038 187529 1269538 II 34 AND 36, BRISTOL STREET 392993 187384 1269347 II 35,37 AND 39, HORSEFAIR 393033 187535 1269227 II 36 AND 38, WEST STREET 392992 187482 1269420 II 38, GLOUCESTER STREET 393229 187266 1269495 II 4 AND 8, FOXLEY ROAD 392872 187327 1269253 II 4, ST MARYS STREET 393061 187453 1269539 II 40, BRISTOL STREET 392980 187383 1269421 II 40, GLOUCESTER STREET 393228 187275 1269306 II 40, HORSEFAIR 393018 187544 1269489 II 41 AND 43, FOUNDRY ROAD 393032 187544 1269225 II 4-12, WEST STREET 392986 187408 1269540 II 42 AND 44, BRISTOL STREET 392964 187373 1269490 II 42-48, FOUNDRY ROAD 393013 187573 1269491 II 45 AND 47, FOUNDRY ROAD 393016 187606 45 AND 47, GLOUCESTER ROAD (See details for further address 1269456 II information) 393087 187417 1269423 II 46 AND 46A, GLOUCESTER STREET 393222 187293 1269497 II 46, BRISTOL STREET 392945 187378 1269498 II 48, BRISTOL STREET 392932 187366

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Heritage Asset NHLE Name Easting Northing Type 1269424 II 48, GLOUCESTER STREET 393217 187303 49, GLOUCESTER ROAD (See details 1269457 II for further address information) 393086 187426 1269504 II 5 AND 7, BURNIVALE 393062 187359 1269492 II 50 AND 52, FOUNDARY ROAD 393012 187588 1269425 II 50, GLOUCESTER STREET 393212 187309 1269499 II 50-56, BRISTOL STREET 392901 187350 1269509 II 53 AND 55, BURNIVALE 393195 187262 53, GLOUCESTER ROAD (See details 1269458 II for further address information) 393092 187437 1269426 II 54, GLOUCESTER STREET 393202 187319 55, GLOUCESTER ROAD (See details 1269459 II for further address information) 393094 187443 1269427 II 56, GLOUCESTER STREET 393198 187322 1269460 II 57, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393096 187449 1269501 II 58 AND 60, BRISTOL STREET 392894 187344 1269461 II 59 AND 61, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393099 187457 1269527 II 6 AND 8, BRISTOL STREET 393032 187382 1269254 II 6, ST MARYS STREET 393056 187459 1269502 II 62 AND 64, BRISTOL STREET 392892 187342 1269462 II 63, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393105 187465 1269463 II 65 AND 67, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393107 187477 1269503 II 66 AND 68, BRISTOL STREET 392884 187336 1269559 II 66, ABBEY ROW 393106 187371 1269560 II 68, ABBEY ROW 393100 187374 1269464 II 69, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393111 187483 1269528 II 7 AND 9, BRISTOL STREET 393028 187401 1269561 II 70,72 AND 74, ABBEY ROW 393093 187378 1269465 II 75 AND 77, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393113 187500 78, GLOUCESTER ROAD (See details 1269466 II for further address information) 393077 187389 1269467 II 79, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393114 187507 1269505 II 8 AND 10, BURNIVALE 393152 187333 80, GLOUCESTER ROAD (See details 1269468 II for further address information) 393070 187392 84 AND 84A, GLOUCESTER ROAD (See details for further address 1269469 II information) 393052 187409 1269471 II 87A, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393103 187542 88, GLOUCESTER ROAD (See details 1269472 II for further address information) 393060 187423 1269473 II 89, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393098 187552 1269506 II 9 AND 11, BURNIVALE 393070 187355 1269251 II 9, ST MARYS LANE 393086 187485 1269474 II 93, GLOUCESTER ROAD 393094 187562

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Heritage Asset NHLE Name Easting Northing Type 1269294 II ABBEY BRIDGE 393287 187440 1269326 II ABBEY HOUSE WATER TOWER 393362 187307 BRAXTED AND ATTACHED FRONT 1269435 II WALLS AND PIERS 393080 187616 1269295 II CASTLE WALL OF MUNDENS 393169 187426 CHAPEL WALL INCORPORATED IN RIGHT HAND WALL OF NUMBERS 1269534 II 19 AND 21 (NOT INCLUDED) 393007 187402 CHEST TOMB APPROXIMATELY 1 1269317 II METRE SOUTH OF ABBEY CHURCH 393283 187304 CHEST TOMB APPROXIMATELY 1 METRE WEST OF PORCH OF ABBEY 1269318 II CHURCH 393260 187301 CHEST TOMB APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES SOUTH WEST OF PORCH 1269319 II OF ABBEY CHURCH 393254 187286 CLAREMONT AND ATTACHED 1269434 II FRONT AREA RAILINGS 393097 187507 GARDEN WALLS AND GATES ATTACHED TO SOUTH EAST CORNER AND EXTENDING SOUTH 1269286 II OF ABBEY HOUSE 393367 187333 GARDEN WALLS EXTENDING TO EAST OF NORTH EAST CORNER OF 1269287 II ABBEY HOUSE 393416 187384 GATEWAY TO CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY AND ST ALDHELMS ABBEY 1269320 II CHURCH 393284 187242 GROUP 6 OF CHEST TOMBS APPROXIMATELY 20 METRES 1269322 II SOUTH OF ABBEY CHURCH 393290 187294 GROUP OF 3 CHEST TOMBS APPROXIMATELY 40 METRES 1269321 II SOUTH OF ABBEY CHURCH 393285 187275 HEADSTONE OF HANNAH TWYNNOY APPROXIMATELY 40 METRES SOUTH OF EAST END OF 1269323 II ABBEY CHURCH 393293 187269 HEADSTONE OF WF COOPER APPROXIMATELY 40 METRES 1269324 II SOUTH OF ABBEY CHURCH 393280 187271 1269445 II K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK 393068 187429 1269270 II LATCH COTTAGE 393416 187312 NUMBER 1 AND ATTACHED FRONT 1269224 II AREA WALLS AND RAILINGS 392999 187406 NUMBER 11 AND ATTACHED 1269411 II FRONT RAILINGS AND GATE 393254 187229 1269555 II NUMBER 27 AND ATTACHED 393137 187373

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Heritage Asset NHLE Name Easting Northing Type ASHLAR PIERS AND GATES NUMBER 31 AND ATTACHED 1269557 II FRONT AREA GATES AND RAILINGS 393120 187382 NUMBER 4 AND ATTACHED WALL 1269314 II AND PIER 393285 187230 NUMBER 86 AND ATTACHED 1269470 II FRONT AREA RAILINGS 393056 187419 NUMBER 96 AND ATTACHED 1269433 II FORMER BARN 393096 187501 NUMBERS 103 AND 105 AND ATTACHED FRONT WALLS AND 1269437 II RAILINGS 393087 187679 NUMBERS 19 AND 21 AND 1269553 II ATTACHED FRONT RAILINGS 393186 187350 NUMBERS 20A AND 20-26 AND ATTACHED WALLS EXTENDING ALONG NORTH SIDE OF PASSAGE 1269268 II TO NORTH WEST 393396 187287 NUMBERS 42 AND 44 INCLUDING 1269422 II ST ALDHELMS WELL 393225 187281 NUMBERS 53 AND 55 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS AND RAISED 1269500 II PAVEMENT 392886 187371 NUMBERS 95 AND 97 AND ATTACHED SUNKEN FRONT AREA 1269432 II RAILINGS 393088 187579 1269288 II OLD BREWERY 393348 187268 RAILINGS AND PIERS TO STRICT 1269519 II BAPTIST CHAPEL GRAVEYARD 393170 187350 SECTION OF FORMER TOWN WALL 1269296 II AND 2 TOWERS 393236 187400 1269256 II ST MARYS HALL 393072 187470 1269290 II ST MICHAELS HOUSE 393318 187293 1269562 II STRICT BAPTIST CHAPEL 393178 187369 THE APOSTLES AND ATTACHED 1269315 II REAR RUBLE WALL 393291 187249 1269335 II THE RETREAT 393455 187380 1269446 II THE THREE CUPS PUBLIC HOUSE 393065 187439 TOMB OF M AND G CARTER TO NORTH END OF STRICT BAPTIST 1269520 II GRAVEYARD 393168 187375 1269228 II TOP END HOUSE 392993 187490 WALL ATTACHED TO NORTH EAST 1269336 II CORNER OF THE RETREAT 393489 187388 WALL ATTACHED TO WEST 1269522 II CORNER OF THE OLD BELL HOTEL 393198 187341 WALLS AND GAZEBO IN GARDEN 1269297 II TO NORTH OF OLD BELL HOTEL 393245 187388

Land East of Gloucester Road, Malmesbury – Heritage Statement

Heritage Asset NHLE Name Easting Northing Type WALLS, PIERS AND IRON RAILINGS ENCLOSING WEST SIDE OF THE ABBEY CHURCH GRAVEYARD

WALLS, PIERS AND RAILINGS ROUND ABBEY CHURCH 1269429 II GRAVEYARD 393248 187253 WALLS, RAILINGS AND OVERTHROW TO FRONT OF 1269443 II NUMBER 116 (WESTPORT HOUSE) 393069 187596 WESTPORT FOUNDRY AND ATTACHED IRON RAILNGS, PIERS 1269493 II AND GATES 393001 187628 1269442 II WESTPORT HOUSE 393060 187588

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