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Building Survey at Bridge End Cottage, Clifton Hampden |
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Oxford Archaeological Unit unpublished report series
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This report was uploaded to the OASIS system by the named Publisher. The report has been transferred into the ADS Library for public access and to facilitate future research.
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Report (in Series)
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The recording was comprised of three main elements: a photographic survey, a descriptive survey and drawn recording. The photographic record formed the main element of the recording at the site. It included both general views of the staircase and house (internal and external) as well as detail shots of features of archaeological detail by digital photography (jpeg format) with an 8 megapixel camera which provided record shots and images for reports. A photographic scale was used where possible. A textual descriptive survey to explain, describe and interpret the building, staircase and the features revealed. A drawn survey to complement the other elements of the work. The staircase was drawn in plan and section at an appropriate scale (1:10) on archivally stable permatrace. Oxford Archaeology South (OAS) were commissioned by Johnson Cave Associates to carry out the recording of a small internal stair at Bridge End Cottage, Clifton Hampden prior to its replacement during construction works. The cocottage is 17th/18th century grade II listed building, although it has been suggested there may be 16th century fabric within the cottage. It is a one and a half storey building with thatched roof and later extensions. The cottage sits on the north side of the River Thames close to the 1867 bridge designed by George Gilbert Scott. Examination of historical records suggested that the cottage was probably occupied by a family who were originally employed in the local agricultural industry. The cottage may have belonged to one of four local farms based in Clifton Hampden. The stair was clearly a 19th century replacement of an earlier stair that was most probably in the same location as the current stair. It is a simple straight flight with winder design and shows signs of use and ongoing repairs. The doorway on the ground floor is a simple plank door also dating to the 19th/early 20th century. No evidence of earlier stairs were found during the survey. The stair was drawn in plan and section with additional notes and recorded photographically. Photographs of the exterior of the cottage including the late 19th century brick extension also to be replaced were also taken as well as some general interior photographs for the archaeological record. |
Author: |
Alison d'Turberville
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Oxford Archaeology
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Oxfordshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2016
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South Oxfordshire |
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Clifton Hampden |
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England |
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Oxfordshire |
Grid Reference: 454641, 195501 (Easting, Northing)
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oxfordar1-518803 |
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Created Date: |
30 Nov 2023 |