Hardy, R. (2019). Aboyne Lodge School, Etna Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire: Historic Building Recording. Cirencester: Cotswold Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1118521. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Aboyne Lodge School, Etna Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire: Historic Building Recording
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Series:		 Cotswold Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 The Historic Building Recording was guided in its composition by the Standard and Guidance for the Archaeological Investigation and Recording of Standing Buildings or Structures (Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, 2019). The building recording was undertaken to Level 2 standards as defined in Understanding Historic Buildings: A guide to good recording practice (Historic England, 2016). This approach has been agreed with St Albans District Council through the submission and approval of a Written Scheme of Investigation, in accordance with a planning condition 13 of planning application ref: 5/19/0679. The building survey included the following elements: • The production of a contextual overview of the school and Site plans establishing an accurate record of the historic, above ground features, informed by historic cartographic sources, planning history and the building inspection; • The completion of a photographic survey to Historic England Level 2 showing the building in its present condition; • Detailed recording of any structural features that are of significance. In June 2019 Cotswold Archaeology was commissioned by Spatial Initiative to undertake Historic Building Recording in relation to the Grade II Listed Aboyne Lodge School, St Albans, Herts. The School comprises a modular building, constructed in 1950, with extensions added in 1976. The historic building recording has been undertaken in response to a condition attached to planning application 5/19/0679, relating to the refurbishment of the Listed building. Aboyne Lodge School was constructed in 1950 as part of a programme of school building in Hertfordshire following the end of the Second World War. A combination of population growth coupled with shortages of building materials and labour resulted in a demand for school places at short notice with little chance of meeting the demand through conventional building methods and materials. Hertfordshire became the national leader in post-war school building by developing a pre-fabrication method employing the Hills ‘8 feet 3 inches’ module system that made use of available materials such as steel and concrete. The Hertfordshire model went on to influence school architecture throughout the rest of the country and abroad. The special interest of the school lies principally in its Evidential and Historic value as an early example of a school in the pioneering post-war Hertfordshire school building programme. The school was one of the earliest to be constructed within the programme and retains much of its historic layout, having been relatively unaltered by later extensions and alterations. The broad layout of the school remains intelligible and the visible structural fabric of the buildings adds an element of interest that clearly identifies the school in its historical context. The programme of works includes the remodelling of two areas of the school (Staff Room and Nursery Server Room), however, the remainder of the works are focussed on the replacement or refurbishment of existing fixtures, fittings and surfaces. This record has documented the areas affected by the works and illustrated the changes to the historic fabric, layout or appearance, where appropriate.
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Author:		 Richard Hardy
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Publisher:		 Cotswold Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2019
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District: St Albans
Country: England
County: Hertfordshire
Parish: St Albans, unparished area
Grid Reference: 514759, 207560 (Easting, Northing)
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BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
SCHOOL (Monument Type England)
20TH CENTURY SCHOOL (Tag)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: cotswold2-509006
Report id: MK0088_1
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Created Date:		 14 Apr 2024