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Historic building recording (Level 2) at The Old Vicarage, Husborne Crawley |
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MOLA Northampton unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) was commissioned by Solstice Architects, on behalf of Mr Giles Lang, to undertake a programme of historic building recording at The Old Vicarage, Husborne Crawley. This was required prior to works being undertaken on an outbuilding (Planning Ref. CB/21/00038/FULL) inline with demolition and erection of replacement building. The outbuilding has been constructed with various elements of timber,
but using a single constructional method. These include some elements
of oak, some timber with evidence of multiple nails (for lath and plaster),
and some timber with empty notches and mortises, all of which suggest
a previous purpose before their use in their current position in this
building. However, evidence of multiple repair and replacement isn’t
forthcoming and as result much can be dated to the original
construction.
The original construction comprises the L-shaped areas and it is clear
these areas were used for utilitarian functions, indicated partly by the
brick flooring. Store C indicates usage as a stables, the usage of the
other areas may have been multi-functional. The date of this phase is
difficult to be certain of, but the scantling and carpentry would certainly
suggest a 19th century date. The datestone on the house of 1851 would
certainly provide appropriate context for its construction.
The flat-roof outshot is a clear modern insertion, likely mid-20th century
in date. This removed the north wall of Store A which was likely of the same studwork as elsewhere. |
Author: |
Lauren Wilson
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Publisher: |
MOLA Northampton
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Year of Publication: |
2022
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Locations: |
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Husborne Crawley |
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Bedfordshire |
District: |
Central Bedfordshire |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 495543, 236190 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
molanort1-502482 |
Report id: |
22/021 |
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Created Date: |
25 Jul 2023 |