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Willow Tree Works, Swallowfield, Berkshire. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Report |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Bellway Thames Valley to prepare an archaeological desk based assessment of land at Willow Tree Works, Swallowfield, Berkshire. The aims of this study were to assess the known and potential heritage resource within the site and the surrounding area, and to assess the likely impacts of the proposed development on this resource. The Berkshire Historic Environment Record was consulted within a 1km Study Area around the site, in order to provide the context for the discussion and interpretation of the known and potential resource. A GIS-based Viewshed Analysis was undertaken, and a theoretical Zone of Visual Influence (ZVI) was created within a 5km radius from the site, with designated heritage assets within it identified. The theoretical ZVI was then tested during the site visit in order to establish whether the development would result in adverse impacts to the settings of designated heritage assets within the wider landscape. The Viewshed Analysis has identified that a number of Scheduled Monuments and Grade I and II* Listed Buildings are located within the theoretical ZVI. However, the site visit ascertained that due to intervening buildings and trees, meaningful intervisibility could not be identified between any of these assets and the site. Therefore, the proposed development is considered unlikely to result in an adverse impact to the settings of any of these designated heritage assets. |
Author: |
A M McCabe
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Publisher: |
Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Berkshire Archaeology HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2014
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Willow Tree Works |
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Berkshire |
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Wokingham |
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SWALLOWFIELD |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 472390, 164980 (Easting, Northing)
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wessexar1-180334 |
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A4 Comb bound report
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Created Date: |
05 Apr 2018 |