Archaeology Wales
Cae Haidd, Old Road, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham
Level 1: Archaeological Building Recording
By Kate Pitt ACIfA
Report No. 1637
Archaeology Wales Limited The Reading Room, Town Hall, Llanidloes, SY18 6BN Tel: +44 (0) 1686 440371 Email: [email protected] Web: arch-wales.co.uk Archaeology Wales
Cae Haidd, Old Road Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham
Level 1: Archaeological Building Recording
Prepared For: Mr and Mrs Harris
Edited by: Mark Houliston Authorised by: Mark Houliston Signed: Signed: Position: Managing Director Position: Managing Director Date: 21/12/17 Date: 22/12/17
By Kate Pitt ACIfA
Report No. 1637
December 2017
Archaeology Wales Limited The Reading Room, Town Hall, Llanidloes, SY18 6BN Tel: +44 (0) 1686 440371 Email: [email protected] Web: arch-wales.co.uk Contents
Non-Technical Summary 1
1. Introduction 1
2. Aims and Objectives of the Building Recording 2
3. Historical and Archaeological Background 2
4. Building Recording Methodology 3
5. The Building Recording Results 3
6. Discussion and Interpretation 4
7. Acknowledgements 5
8. Bibliography and References 5
Figures
Figure 1 Location Map Figure 2 Site Plan Figure 3 1844 Tithe Map of Minera Figure 4 Photograph Location Plan
Plates
Plates 1-44 Photographs of the barn
Appendices
Appendix I Figures Appendix II Plates Appendix III Written Scheme of Investigation Appendix IV Archive Cover Sheet
Copyright Notice: Archaeology Wales Ltd. retain copyright of this report under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, and have granted a licence to Mr And Mrs Harris to use and reproduce the material contained within.
The Ordnance Survey has granted Archaeology Wales Ltd a Copyright Licence (No. AL 100055111) to reproduce map information; Copyright remains otherwise with the Ordnance Survey.
Archaeology Wales Ltd, Town Hall, Llanidloes
Non-Technical Summary
Building Recording has been undertaken by Archaeology Wales prior to the commencement of works associated with the proposed conversion of barn to a holiday let including rebuilding of the existing out-rigger and new roof at Cae Haidd, Old Road, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham, LL11 5UF, centred on SJ 26651 52506.
The structure to be converted is a traditional brick barn built of the late 19th century, and of local architectural importance. It postdates the Minera Tithe Map of 1844 and Ordnance Survey map of 1876, but is evident in the Ordnance Survey map of 1899.
The local planning authority is Wrexham County Borough Council and the Planning Application No. is MIN P/2017/0591. The programme of archaeological work has been recommended by Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, who act as advisors to Wrexham County Borough Council. The archaeological investigation has been commissioned by the property owners, Mr And Mrs Harris.
The building recording was conducted to a Level 1 standard as defined by the standards and guidelines issued by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (2014) and Historic England (2016).
1. Introduction
1.1 Location and Scope of Work
In December 2017 Archaeology Wales Ltd (AW) carried out a building recording survey to Level 1 Historic England guidelines, prior to the commencement of works associated with the proposed conversion of barn to a holiday let including rebuilding of the existing out-rigger and new roof at Cae Haidd, Old Road, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham, LL11 5UF, centred on SJ 26651 52506 (Figure 1). The archaeological investigation has been carried out as part of mitigation prior to the redevelopment of the site.
The local planning authority is Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) and the Planning Application No. is MIN P/2017/0591. The programme of archaeological work has been recommended by Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust (CPAT), who act as advisors to Wrexham County Borough Council. The recommendations made by CPAT are set out as a condition in a Decision Notice document on the Planning Application, dated 28/9/2017:
Condition 8 states that:
‘No works shall commence until an appropriate photographic survey of the existing buildings on the site has been carried out. Copies of the survey shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and the resulting photographs should be deposited with the County Sites and Monument Records operated by the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust […]’
Reason: To provide for a record of a building or buildings of local architectural or historic interest.
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A Written Scheme of Investigations (Appendix III) was prepared by Irene Rovira (AW) prior to the work taking place. This was subsequently approved by the CPAT Planning Division.
The purpose of the archaeological mitigation (Level 1 Building Recording) is to provide the local planning authority with sufficient information regarding the nature of historic/archaeological remains on the development site, the requirements for which are set out in Technical Advice Note (TAN) 24: The Historic Environment 2017. The work is to ensure the archaeological recording, analysis and publication of features that would be destroyed by the works associated with the redevelopment.
The AW project number for the work is 2575 and the site code is CHW/17/BS. The project details are summarised on the Archive Cover Sheet (Appendix IV).
1.2 Site Description
Cae Haidd is located 1km south of the village of Bwlchgwyn, situated on the A525 between Wrexham and Ruthin on the edge of open countryside. The site is surrounded by pasture land extending in total to c. 5 acres. Access to the site is by a minor lane from Old Road (Figure 1).
The underlying geology is defined by Gwespyr Sandstone and Argillaceous rocks formed during the Carboniferous period. The superficial soils are characterised by Till, Devensian- Diamicton formed during the quaternary period (BGS 2017).
2. Aims and Objectives of the Building Recording
A programme of Archaeological Level 1 Building Recording has been recommended by CPAT in order to mitigate the impact that the proposed demolition and development will have on the heritage asset.
3. Historical and Archaeological Background
The structure to be converted is a traditional brick barn built from the late 19th century, and of local architectural importance (Baxter 2005). Furthermore, the Clywd-Powys Archaeological Trust Historic Environment Record notes that a post-medieval well exists immediately west from the site (PRN 55043). The well was depicted on the 1st edition (1871) OS map.
The Minera Tithe Map of 1844 shows the site as an empty field. The Ordnance Survey Map of 1876 shows the farm as two adjoining buildings, with the building located in the position of the barn under study in a different layout. The barn and site is visible on the 1899 Ordnance Survey map in a similar layout as today, but it appears that the barn is attached to the farm house, although this could be due to the scale of the map (Figure 3). The Ordnance Survey map of 1912 shows a similar layout. The Ordnance Survey map of 1964 shows the addition of the western stone barn extension and the modern extension to the north of this.
A programme of Archaeological Level 1 Building Recording has been recommended by CPAT in order to mitigate the impact that the proposed development will have to the barn.
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4. Building Recording Methodology
The building recording was conducted to a Level 1 standard as set by the Historic England/English Heritage Understanding Historic Buildings: A guide to good recording practice (2016). The work also conformed to the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Standard and Guidance for the Archaeological Investigation and Recording of Standing Buildings or Structures (2014).
The following aspects of the building were considered during the investigation: • Site layout and organisation • Function • Materials, method of construction • Fenestration • Internal arrangements • Original fixtures and fittings • Subsequent fixtures and fittings • Evidence of use and status • Date/period of initial build and subsequent alterations
Project Officer Kate Pitt ACIfA undertook the building recording. All photographs were taken in high resolution (14MP) digital format. These were converted to TIFF format for storage.
5. The Building Recording Results (Figure 4; Plates 1-44)
5.1 General
The site visit was undertaken by Kate Pitt on Wednesday 6th December 2017, under dry and cloudy weather conditions.
Figures 1-2 show the existing plans of the barn. Figure 4 shows the location and direction from which the photographic plates were taken. The number after each arrow corresponds to the plate on which the photograph appears. Not all photographs taken on site are presented in this report, but will form part of the archive.
Plates 1-44 show views of the barn. The barn was constructed from stone, with a partial brick frontage and a slate roof.
5.2 The Exterior
South Elevation (Plates 1-6 & 22) This elevation shows that the barn is comprised of two buildings. The eastern barn is a stone building with a pitched slate roof. The frontage is constructed from hand-made red bricks, with two wooden stable doors for access and two six-paned windows that open from the top. The roof is bowing. The western barn is an extension onto the earlier eastern barn, being a stone building with a stable door and a sloping slate roof that is level and in good repair.
East Elevation (Plates 7-10) The gable end of the barn is stone, but shows that this area of the building has gone through a number of changes over time. The stone wall has been heightened to take the present slate roof. A distinct vertical join in the fabric resembles an in-filled doorway, but the large
3 Archaeology Wales Ltd, Town Hall, Llanidloes boulders at the base of the wall negate this interpretation, making it more likely to be the scar of a wall which once was a right angles to the gable end, running eastwards from it. The south-eastern corner of the building has undergone major repair and strengthening works in hand made red bricks which match the brick frontage on the southern elevation. These works culminate in a red-brick support buttress added to the corner of the building.
North Elevation (Plates 11 & 14) A modern two room breeze-block extension with a corrugated metal roof is constructed onto the rear of the western barn stone extension.
West Elevation (Plates 15-21) The exterior of the western end of the barn shows the western stone barn with sloping slate roof and window, with the modern breeze block structure to the rear (north).
In the western gable end of the earlier eastern barn, and in-filled window is partially visible, although it is obscured by the later western barn extension. The window was probably in- filled during the works to construct the western barn extension.
5.3 The Interior
The Eastern Barn - Room 1 (Plates 26-35) The barn is laid out with modern metal animal stalls and a drainage channel. On the northern wall, the roof is seen to have been raised from the original wall plate with additional brick courses. The in-filled window in the western elevation is visible.
The Western Barn - Room 2 (Plates 36-42) The barn is divided into two parts with wooden stalls and associated stall doors which survive, and is early 20th century in character.
The Northern Extension - Room 3 (Plate 43) This late 20th century extension is attached to the stone back wall of the western barn (Room 2) and is a storage room.
The Northern Extension - Room 4 (Plate 44) This late 20th century extension is attached to the stone back wall of the western barn (Room 2) and is a storage room.
6. Discussion and Interpretation
6.1 Reliability of the Field Investigation
The original structures of the barn are still present and in good condition. The barn was fully accessible.
All photographs taken on site are included within the archive.
6.2 Overall Interpretation
The cartographic evidence dates the house to after 1839: the Minera Tithe map shows the site as an empty field. The Ordnance Survey map of 1876 shows a farm and buildings at the site, but with a different layout to the surviving barn. The Ordnance Survey map of 1899 shows a
4 Archaeology Wales Ltd, Town Hall, Llanidloes layout similar to the buildings that survive today, dating the eastern barn construction to between 1876 and 1899. However, in the eastern gable end of this barn, earlier phases of build are apparent, so material from the pre-1876 construction is incorporated into the later build.
This building has characteristic elements of a late 19th century barn. The larger eastern building of the barn (Room 1) is the earliest part of the surviving building, which incorporates earlier sections of wall in the eastern elevation, probably from the earlier building layout seen in the OS map of 1876. The frontage of the eastern barn building (to the south) may have been originally open and later bricked up, at the same time as the roof was raised. During the 20th century the original building has undergone a series of extensions, the earliest in the early 20th century, (but after 1912 as this extension was not present on the OS map of 1912) being a stone barn (Room 2) added to the west of the earlier barn, and later breeze-block extensions (Rooms 3 and 4) in the late 20th century to the north of the western barn extension.
6.3 Storage and Curation
The digital report will be submitted to the applicant, Local Planning Authority and the Development Control Archaeologist at Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust (Mark Walters [email protected] ). On approval the final report will be submitted in high resolution PDF format to the Historic Environment Record Officer (Gary Duckers [email protected] ), Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust for inclusion within the Historic Environment Record.
The overall archive will conform to guidelines described in Management of Research Projects in the Historic Environment (MoRPHE), Historic England 2006, the CIfA’s Standard and Guidance for the creation, compilation, transfer and deposition of archaeological archives (CIfA, 2014c) and The National Standard and Guidance to Best Practice for Collecting and Depositing Archaeological Archives in Wales 2017 (NPAAW, 2017).
The paper and digital archive will be deposited with the National Monuments Record, RCAHMW including a copy of the final report. This archive will include all written, drawn, survey and photographic records relating directly to the investigations undertaken. NMR Digital archives will follow the standard required by the RCAHMW (RCAHMW, 2015). A copy of the digital archive only will also be lodged with the Historic Environment Record, Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust.
7. Acknowledgements
Archaeology Wales would like to thank Mr And Mrs Harris, for their valued help and support throughout the project.
8. Bibliography and References
Published / Unpublished
Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. 2014, Standard and Guidance for the Archaeological Investigation and Recording of Standing Buildings or Structures.
Chartered Institute for Archaeologists 2014: Standard and Guidance for the Collection, Documentation, Conservation and Research of Archaeological Materials.
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Historic England. 2006 (rev. 2016), Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Practice.
Websites
Tithe Maps of Wales: http://cynefin.archiveswales.org.uk/ (Accessed 20/12/2017)
Ordnance Survey Maps
Ordnance Survey 1876 Scale: 1:2,500 (25 inches to 1 mile). Promap
Ordnance Survey 1899 Scale: 1:2,500 (25 inches to 1 mile). Promap
Ordnance Survey 1912 Scale: 1:2,500 (25 inches to 1 mile). Promap
Ordnance Survey 1964 Scale: 1:2,500. Promap
6 Archaeology Wales APPENDIX I: Figures The Site
Figure 1. Site Location 250 0 250 500 750 1000 m within surrounding area. Clith House
Issues Location of the proposed development site Old Road Minera
Fir Pines
Cae Haidd Spring
Figure 2. Site plan
0 100m Location of the proposed development site
Figure 3. Extract of the Ordnance Survey Map of Denbyshire 1899 (originally plotted at 1:2,500)
0 400m 11 12
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43 44 13 Cae Haidd - Ground floor plan
16 Room 3 Room 4
17 10
14
38 28
40 18 31 33 8 30 Room 2 29 32 9
39 37 41 Room 1 26 19 27
20 36 21 35 34 22 7 42
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2 4 5 Figure 4. 1 0 2 4m Site plan with the direction of photographs Archaeology Wales APPENDIX II: Plates Plate 1. Cae Haidd barn, yard and adjacent house. View NE. 1m scale
Plate 2. Cae Haidd barn, southern elevation. View NE. 1m scale Plate 3. Cae Haidd barn, southern elevation western end. View N. 1m scale
Plate 4. Cae Haidd barn, southern elevation, central section. View N. 1m scale Plate 5. Cae Haidd barn, southern elevation, eastern end. View N. 1m scale
Plate 6. Cae Haidd barn, southern elevation, eastern end. View NW. 1m scale Plate 7. Cae Haidd barn, eastern elevation. View NW. 1m scale
Plate 8. Cae Haidd barn, eastern elevation. View W. 1m scale Plate 9. Cae Haidd barn, eastern elevation detail. View W. 1m scale
Plate 10. Cae Haidd barn, eastern elevation. View W. 1m scale Plate 11. Cae Haidd barn, northern elevation. View S. 1m scale
Plate 12. Cae Haidd barn, northern elevation. View S. 1m scale Plate 13. Cae Haidd barn, northern elevation. View S. 1m scale
Plate 14. Cae Haidd barn, northern elevation. View SW. 1m scale Plate 15. Cae Haidd barn, western elevation. View SE. 1m scale
Plate 16. Cae Haidd barn, western elevation. View E. 1m scale Plate 17. Cae Haidd barn, western elevation. View SE. 1m scale
Plate 18. Cae Haidd barn, western elevation. View E. 1m scale Plate 19. Cae Haidd barn, western elevation detail. View E. 1m scale
Plate 20. Cae Haidd barn, western elevation. View NE. 1m scale Plate 21. Cae Haidd barn, western elevation. View NE.
Plate 22. Cae Haidd barn, northern elevation. Join of main barn and western extension. View S. 1m scale Plate 23 . Cae Haidd barn, western elevation setting. View E.
Plate 24. Cae Haidd barn, western elevation, view E. Plate 25. Cae Haidd barn, setting. View SE.
Plate 26. Room 1 interior. View W. 1m scale Plate 27. Room 1 interior. View W. 1m scale
Plate 28. Room 1 interior. View SW. 1m scale Plate 29. Room 1 interior, western end. View S. 1m scale
Plate 30. Room 1 interior. Blocked window in western elevation. View W. Plate 31 . Room 1 interior. Brick in ll below eaves. View N.
Plate 32. Room 1 interior. View E. 1m scale Plate 33. Room 1 interior, with water tank. View NE. 1m scale
Plate 34. Room 1 interior eastern door. View E. 1m scale Plate 35. Room 1 interior western door. View NE. 1m scale
Plate 36. Room 2 entrance to stalls. View N. 1m scale Plate 37. Room 2. View NE.
Plate 38. Room 2, showing original roof pitch (top left). View E Plate 39. Room 2. View N.
Plate 40. Room 2 stalls. View E. 1m scale Plate 41. Room 2 stall doors. View E. 1m scale
Plate 42. Room 2 door. View W. 1m scale Plate 43. Room 3 interior. View S. 1m scale
Plate 44. Room 4 interior. View S. 1m scale Archaeology Wales APPENDIX III: Written Scheme of Investigation WRITTEN SCHEME OF INVESTIGATION
FOR A LEVEL 1 BUILDING SURVEY
CAE HAIDD, OLD ROAD, BWLCHGWYN, WREXHAM
Prepared for:
Mr and Mrs Harris
Planning Application Number: P/2017/0591 Project No: 2575
28th November 2018
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Contents Page Summary ...... 3 1. Introduction and planning background...... 3 2. Site Description...... 4 3. Archaeological and historical background...... 4 4. Objectives ...... 4 4.1. Site Specific Research Aims...... 5 5. Timetable of works...... 5 5.1. Fieldwork ...... 5 5.2. Report delivery ...... 5 6. Fieldwork...... 5 6.1. Detail...... 5 6.2. Recording ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 7. Monitoring ...... 6 8. Post-fieldwork programme ...... 6 8.1. Archive assessment ...... 6 8.2. Reports and archive deposition...... 7 9. Staff...... 8 Additional Considerations...... 8 10. Health and Safety ...... 9 10.1. Risk assessment...... 9 10.2. Other guidelines...... 9 11. Community Engagement and Outreach...... 9 12. Insurance...... 9 13. Quality Control...... 9 13.1. Professional standards ...... 9 13.2. Project tracking ...... 10 14. Arbitration ...... 10 15. References...... 10
Figure 1. Location plan Figure 2. Site Location plan Figure 3. Proposed alterations at Caed Haidd Page | 3
Summary
This Written Scheme of Investigations (WSI) details a Level 1 Building Survey to be undertaken by Archaeology Wales at the request of Mr and Mrs Harris. The work will consist of a Level 1 photographic survey and will be undertaken prior to the commencement of a conversion of barn to a holiday let including rebuilding of the existing out-rigger and new roof at Cae Haidd, Old Road, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham, LL11 5UF, centred on SJ 26651 52506. The associated Planning Application No. is MIN P/2017/0591. The regional HER documents that the structure to be converted is a traditional brick barn built in the 19th century, and of local architectural importance. All work will be undertaken in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (2014).
1. Introduction and planning background
This WSI details the methodology for Level 1 Photographic Survey to be undertaken in association with the proposed development of a conversion of barn to a holiday let including rebuilding of the existing out-rigger and new roof at Cae Haidd, Old Road, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham, LL11 5UF, centred on SJ 26651 52506 (Figure 1-3). The associated Planning Application No. is MIN P/2017/0591.
The regional HER documents that the structure to be converted is a traditional brick barn built in the 19th century, and of local architectural importance.
This WSI has been prepared by Dr Irene Garcia Rovira, Trainee Project Manager, Archaeology Wales Ltd (henceforth - AW) at the request of Mr and Mrs Harris.
The methodology set out in this WSI has been agreed with CPAT in its capacity as archaeological advisors to Wrexham County Borough Council (henceforth WCBC). CPAT has recommended that a Level 1 Photographic Survey of the development area is undertaken prior to the commencement of ground works.
Planning consent has been granted by WCBC with associated conditions. Condition 8 states that:
‘No works shall commence until an appropriate photographic survey of the existing buildings on the site has been carried out. Copies of the survey shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and the resulting Page | 4 photographs should be deposited with the County Sites and Monument Records operated by the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust […]’
Reason: To provide for a record of a building or buildings of local architectural or historic interest.
All work undertaken by AW will be undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced staff and in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the CIfA.
2. Site Description
Cae Haidd is located 1km south of the village of Bwlchgwyn, situated on the A525 between Wrexham and Ruthin on the edge of open countryside. The site is surrounded by pasture land extending in total to c 5 acres. Access to the site through a minor lane off Old Road (Figure 1).
The underlying geology is defined by Gwespyr Sandstone and Argillaceous rocks formed during the Carboniferous period. The superficial soils are characterised by Till, Devensian-Diamicton formed during the quaternary period (BGS 2017).
3. Archaeological and historical background
The regional HER documents that the structure to be converted is a traditional brick barn built in the 19th century, and of local architectural importance (Baxter 2005). Furthermore, the HER notes that a post-medieval well exists immediately west from the site (PRN 55043). The well was depicted on the 1st edition (1871) OS map.
4. Objectives
The primary objective of the work will be to record, by means of high resolution digital photography, all areas of the structure prior alterations to it take place. This will be undertaken as part of an English Heritage Level 1 Building Survey. A report will be produced that will provide a detailed account of all the work undertaken. Sufficient desk-top research will be undertaken to ensure that the results of this work are properly understood, interpreted and reported. The report will include a comprehensive assessment of the historic context within which the archaeological evidence rests and will aim to highlight any relevant Page | 5 research issues within regional, national and, if relevant, international research frameworks. The survey will be completed in accordance with CIfA Standard and Guidance for the archaeological investigation and recording of standing buildings or structures (2014) and to a standard equivalent to a Level 1 Building Survey (English Heritage ‘Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Practice’ 2006).
4.1. Site Specific Research Aims
It is important to recognize that whilst primarily designed to mitigate impacts, developer-led archaeology is also regarded as research activity with an academic basis, the aim of which is to add to the sum of human knowledge. Curators recognize the desirability of incorporating agreed research priorities as a means of enhancing the credibility of the development control process, ensuring cost- effectiveness and legitimately maximizing intellectual return. A research framework for the archaeology of Wales has been produced (2011-2014) and currently in the process of review. This Level 1 Building Survey will help documenting existing traditional forms of architecture of regional interest.
5. Timetable of works 5.1. Fieldwork The Level 1 photographic survey will be undertaken prior to the commencement of works associated with the proposed development. The work is proposed to start in 5th of December 2017 Archaeology Wales will update CPAT with the exact date.
5.2. Report delivery The report will be submitted to Mr and Mrs Harris and to CPAT within three months of the completion of the fieldwork. A copy of the report will also be sent to the regional HER.
6. Fieldwork 6.1. Detail CPAT has recommended that a Level 1 Building Survey should be undertaken in accordance English Heritage’s guidance on Understanding Historic Buildings: A guide to good recording practice (2006). Page | 6
The work will be undertaken by a suitably experienced archaeologist and will comprise a survey of the standing buildings and perimeter. A health and safety Risk Assessment will be prepared before the start of the work. Areas will not be surveyed if it is not possible to do so safely.
The survey will be completed in accordance with CIfA Standard and Guidance for the archaeological investigation and recording of standing buildings or structures (2014) and to a standard equivalent to a Level 1 Building Survey (English Heritage ‘Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Practice’ 2006). This will include: x A photographic account including: (1) a general view, or views, of the building in its wider setting; (2) views of all external elevations (largely oblique, but taken at right-angles to illustrate specific areas of historical detail); (3) overall appearance of internal rooms and elevation (largely oblique, but taken at right-angles to illustrate specific areas of historical detail). All photographs will be taken in a high resolution (12+ Mega Pixel) digital format. For both general and specific photographs, a photographic scale shall be included. The photographic record shall be accompanied by a photographic register detailing relevant information. x A written account that underpins all other elements of the record, providing locational information, context, phasing, description, analysis and interpretation. x In specific circumstances (e.g. need to provide further detail), the photographic survey will be accompanied with measured sketches.
7. Monitoring CPAT will be contacted approximately five days prior to the commencement of archaeological site works, and subsequently once the work is underway.
Any changes to the WSI that AW may wish to make after approval will be communicated to CPAT for approval on behalf of Planning Authority. CPAT will be kept regularly informed about developments.
8. Post-fieldwork programme 8.1. Archive assessment 8.1.1. Site archive The overall archive will conform to guidelines described in Management of Research Projects in the Historic Environment (MoRPHE), Historic England 2006, the CIfA’s Standard and Guidance for the creation, compilation, transfer and deposition of archaeological archives (CIfA, 2014c) and The National Standard and Guidance to Page | 7
Best Practice for Collecting and Depositing Archaeological Archives in Wales 2017 (NPAAW, 2017). The paper and digital archive will be deposited with the National Monuments Record, RCAHMW including a copy of the final report. This archive will include all written, drawn, survey and photographic records relating directly to the investigations undertaken. NMR Digital archives will follow the standard required by the RCAHMW (RCAHMW, 2015). A copy of the digital archive only will also be lodged with the Historic Environment Record, Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust.
8.1.2. Analysis A full client report of the results of the archaeological work will be prepared within 3 months of the end of the survey. Digital copies will also be provided in pdf format. Terminology will be consistent with the Historic England Thesaurus. The client report will contain, as a minimum, the following elements: x A concise non-technical summary of the results x The aims and methods adopted in the course of the investigation with details of how all the buildings and structures were surveyed and recorded x A brief history of the site x A summary statement describing the building(s) x Location plans tied into the national grid showing the positions all drawn and photographic records relating to the survey x Photographic record x Conclusions as appropriate x A statement of the local and regional context of the remains x Bibliography x A copy of the AW Written Scheme of Investigations
8.2. Reports and archive deposition 8.2.1. Report to client Copies of all reports associated with the Level 1 Building Survey together with inclusion of supporting evidence in appendices as appropriate, including photographs and illustrations, will be submitted to Mr and Mrs Harris and CPAT upon completion. Final approved copies of CPAT developer funder reports will be sent to the HER officer unless deemed confidential. The resulting digital report will be submitted to the applicant, Local Planning Authority and the Development Control Archaeologist at Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust (Mark Walters [email protected] ) On approval the final report should be submitted in high resolution PDF format to the Historic Environment Record Officer (Gary Duckers [email protected] ), Page | 8
Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust for inclusion within the Historic Environment Record.
8.2.2. Additional reports After an appropriate period has elapsed, copies of all reports will be deposited with the relevant county Historical Environment Record, the National Monuments Record and, if appropriate, Cadw. 8.2.3. Summary reports for publication Short archaeological reports will be submitted for publication in relevant journals; as a minimum, a report will be submitted to the annual publication of the regional CBA group or equivalent journal. 8.2.4. Notification of important remains Where it is considered that remains have been revealed that may satisfy the criteria for statutory protection, AW will submit preliminary notification of the remains to Cadw. 8.2.5. Archive deposition The final archive (site and research) will, whenever appropriate, be deposited with a suitable receiving institution, usually the relevant Local Authority museums service. Arrangements will be made with the receiving institution before work starts. The HER officer at CPAT will be contacted for submission guidelines and for a depositor licence agreement. Final approved copies of CPAT developer funder reports will be sent to the HER officer unless deemed confidential. Although there may be a period during which client confidentiality will need to be maintained, copies of all reports and the final archive will be deposited no later than six months after completion of the work. Copies of all reports, the digital archive and an archive index will be deposited with the National Monuments Record, RCAHMW, Aberystwyth. Wherever the archive is deposited, this information will be relayed to the HER. A summary of the contents of the archive will be supplied to CPAT.
9. Staff The project will be managed by Irene Garcia Rovira (AW Project Manager) and the fieldwork undertaken by Kate Pitt (Archaeology Wales). Any alteration to staffing before or during the work will be brought to the attention of CPAT and Mr and Mrs Harris.
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10. Health and Safety 10.1. Risk assessment Prior to the commencement of work AW will carry out and produce a formal Health and Safety Risk Assessment in accordance with The Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1992. A copy of the risk assessment will be kept on site and be available for inspection on request. A copy will be sent to the client (or their agent as necessary) for their information. All members of AW staff will adhere to the content of this document. 10.2. Other guidelines AW will adhere to best practice with regard to Health and Safety in Archaeology as set out in the FAME (Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers) health and safety manual Health and Safety in Field Archaeology (2002).
11. Community Engagement and Outreach Wherever possible, AW will ensure suitable measures are in place to inform the local community and any interested parties of the results of the site investigation work. This may occur during the site investigation work or following completion of the work. The form of any potential outreach activities may include lectures and talks to local groups, interested parties and persons, information boards, flyers and other forms of communication (social media and websites), and press releases to local and national media. The form of any outreach will respect client confidentiality or contractual agreements. As a rule, outreach will be proportional to the size of the project. Where outreach activities have a cost implication these will need to be negotiated in advance and in accordance with the nature of the desired response and learning outcomes.
12. Insurance AW is fully insured for this type of work, and holds Insurance with Aviva Insurance Ltd and Hiscox Insurance Company Limited through Towergate Insurance. Full details of these and other relevant policies can be supplied on request.
13. Quality Control 13.1. Professional standards AW works to the standards and guidance provided by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. AW fully recognise and endorse the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists’ Code of Conduct, Code of Approved Practice for the Regulation of Contractual Arrangements in Field Archaeology and the Standard and Guidance for archaeological watching briefs currently in force. All employees of AW, whether Page | 10 corporate members of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists or not, are expected to adhere to these Codes and Standards during their employment.
13.2. Project tracking The designated AW manager will monitor all projects in order to ensure that agreed targets are met without reduction in quality of service.
14. Arbitration Disputes or differences arising in relation to this work shall be referred for a decision in accordance with the Rules of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ Arbitration Scheme for the Institute for Archaeologists applying at the date of the agreement.
15. References Baxter, C L ,2005, Tir Gofal Management Plan: Heritage Management Information (HE1). Pen-y-palmant - NE/06/5134 British Geological Survey: http://mapapps.bgs.ac.uk/geologyofbritain/home.html, retrieved 18.10.2017 Historic England 2006, revised 2016, Understanding Historic Buildings: A guide to good recording practice The Site
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Archaeology Wales APPENDIX III: Archive Cover Sheet ARCHIVE COVER SHEET
Cae Haidd, Old Road, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham
Site Name: Cae Haidd, Wrexham
Site Code: CHW/17/BS
PRN: -
NPRN: -
SAM: -
LB: -
NGR: SJ 26651 52506
Site Type: Historic Building
Project Type: Building Recording
Project Manager: Irene Rovira
Project Dates: December 2017
Categories Present: Post-Medieval Barn
Location of Original Archive: AW
Location of Duplicate Archives: RCAHMW
Number of Finds Boxes: -
Location of Finds: N/A
Museum Reference: N/A
Copyright: AW
Restrictions to Access: None
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