Watson, D., Weber, F. and Kaye, K. (2023). Heritage Asset Impact Assessment at 5-7 Bedford Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. KDK Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116695. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Heritage Asset Impact Assessment at 5-7 Bedford Road, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
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Series:		 KDK Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 This project required the collation of existing information in order to identify the likely extent, character and quality of the known or potential heritage assets and/or archaeological resources, in order that appropriate measures for mitigating the impact of development might be considered. The assessment was carried out according to the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists’ Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments (CIfA 2020) with additional reference to Historic England Advice Note 12, Statements of Heritage Significance: Analysing Significance in Heritage Assets (Historic England 2019b). As part of the assessment of significance, this report will evaluate the various interests associated with the site, including:  Archaeological interest  Architectural and artistic interest  Historic interest Until replaced by a new purpose-built pub in the 1930s, Numbers 5 and 7 Bedford Road served as the Red Lion Public House. Its earliest known tenancy dates from 1671 although the historic fabric suggests that Number 5 was a 3-bay hall house with cross wing, possibly of 16th century date. Number 7 is a modern extension of one of the former outbuildings and on the footprint of others. The two buildings combined are Grade II listed. The development proposals include the renovation and extension of Numbers 5 and 7 Bedford Road and the erection of a new dwelling on the site of the existing garage. The restoration of both buildings would be entirely positive as particularly Number 5 is in considerable need of structural and cosmetic attention. Indeed, the rate of decay over the winter months has made left the structure in critical need of swift remedial works. The proposed extensions, one to the rear of each building, would have a neutral impact on the significance of the site and, from an architectural standpoint, they would have a positive impact on its setting. The archaeological sensitivity of the site is largely related to the post-medieval public house with a possibility also of encountering medieval remains. This is particularly likely for the extension to number 7 where the foundations of earlier outbuildings shown on the 1888 OS map may still survive. Mitigation in the form of historic building and archaeological watching briefs could address the heritage concerns.
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Author:		 Derek Watson
Florian Weber
Karin Kaye
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Publisher:		 KDK Archaeology Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2023
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County: Bedford
County: Bedfordshire
Country: England
District: Bedford
Parish: Wilshamstead
Grid Reference: 506294, 243621 (Easting, Northing)
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HISTORIC AREA ASSESSMENT (Event)
HALL HOUSE (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL HALL HOUSE (Tag)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: kdkarcha1-513007
Report id: 740/WBR
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Created Date:		 22 Dec 2023