Hayward, R. and Smith, D. (2001). Cross Corners, Thurcaston Road, Belgrave, Leicester: Archaeological Impact Assessment. Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS).

Title:

Cross Corners, Thurcaston Road, Belgrave, Leicester: Archaeological Impact Assessment

Number of Pages:

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Report

Abstract:

An archaeological impact assessment was undertaken of the Grade II Listed Building known as Cross Corners. Though originally a separate village, Belgrave was gradually absorbed into the expanding settlement of Leicester during the final quarter of the 19th century and early years of the 20th century. The house, which was built during the early 18th century as a private residence, had a cross-wing added at its east end during either the closing decades of the 18th or early decades of the 19th century. This section was substantially rebuilt during the final quarter of the 19th century. Cross Corners was acquired by the City of Leicester Museums Service in the 1950s and for many years served as the headquarters of the Schools Loan Service Department. In more recent times it had functioned as a museum annexe and store. A recent review of local authority properties identified Cross Corners as a suitable property for conversion into use as an Arts Centre for a group of primary schools located in the north-west area of Leicester. This assessment examined the initial proposals associated with this conversion and assessed their impact on the historic fabric of the Listed Building. [Au(abr)]

Author:

R Hayward
D Smith

Publisher:

University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)

Year of Publication:

2001

Locations:

Location - Auto Detected:

Leicester

Subjects / Periods:

18th (Auto Detected Temporal)

20th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Early 18th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)

Note:

Date Of Issue From: 2001 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: CROSS CORNERS, THURCASTON ROAD, BELGRAVE
Study area:
Investigation type: Desk-based
District: Leicester UA
Monument: BUILDING. Post-medieval (1540-1901)
Ngr: SK59200720
Parish:
Postcode: LE4 5PG

Source:

BIAB (Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))

Created Date:

18 Jan 2009