The project was completed in accordance with the Historic England guidelines (Historic England, 2016) the monument was recorded to a Level 3 historic building record. A Level 3 provides an analytical record of a building or structure. This gives an account of the structure’s origins, development and use and includes an account of the evidence on which the analysis has been based, including documentary evidence, allowing the validity of the record to be tested in the future.

The building survey also includes include all drawn and photographic records that may be required to illustrate the structures appearance and support an historical analysis. Typically, a Level 3 record will consist of plan drawings of each floor and perhaps elevation or sectional views. Photographically the record includes internal and external shots, general views, and details.

Re-Use Value Statement

This archive provides a comprehensive descriptive, analytical and visual record of the Monument to the Christie Family. The archive can provide information for any future research regarding the asset as part of the enabling works of HS2.

This archive can be used independently and/or in in conjunction with the rest of HS2 datasets in order to inform the wider historic building records generated through this project. This can also function as a guide to digital archiving for future infrastructure projects benefiting both the commercial sector and the research community.