Archaeology & Heritage Assessment, Shropshire
Border Archaeology undertook an Archaeology and Heritage Assessment for a private developer regarding a proposed residential development in Shropshire.
In Brief
Key Points
- Assessment of the potential archaeological significance of the site and the impact of the proposed residential development.
- Assessment of the potential heritage impacts of the proposed residential development.
- The assessment was informed by a site visit, consultation of the Shropshire Historic Environment Record, reports on previous archaeological investigations in the area, and analysis of historic mapping and documentary records.
Summary
The archaeological assessment determined that the potential of the site with respect to the medieval and period was Moderate to High, reflecting the location of the site near to the medieval core of the village, evidenced by the church and a medieval moated manorial site. The post-medieval archaeological potential of the site was assessed as Moderate, based upon the location of the site within a plot of previously undeveloped land of an approximate early 19th century date. The prehistoric and Romano-British archaeological potential of the site was assessed as being Low.
The heritage assessment determined that the overall potential impact of the proposed development was Moderate, reflecting the potential for intervisibility between the site and the Grade II* Listed Church, as well as a nearby Grade II Listed public house.
Results
The assessment determined that there was a Moderate to High potential for archaeological remains to be encountered during the proposed works, and that the development would likely have a moderate impact in terms of built heritage. The completion of the Archaeology and Heritage Assessment allowed the application for planning permission to progress.
