Data from a Building Survey at Bucks Head Farm, Hints, Lichfield, Staffordshire, 2021-2023 (HS2 Phase One)
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Introduction
This collection includes site photographs, 3D data, vector data and an archive decision record carried out by COPA/Cotswold Archaeology at Bucks Head Farm, Hints, Lichfield, Staffordshire during February 2021.
Project Summary
The aims and objectives of the historic building recording as set out in the Method Statement and the Location Specific Written Scheme of Investigation were to assess and record the character, extent and significance of the buildings at Bucks Head Farm prior to their partial demolition and prior to the commencement of the works (Phase 1).
The objectives of the historic building recording as detailed within the Method Statement were to investigate and record the buildings, with consideration given to:
- Recording the extent and character of the historic buildings on site.
- Investigate what prompted the construction of the site, in connection with the ownership of the land.
- Explain the relationship between each of the buildings and any ‘process flow’ that existed within the working farmhouse.
- Record the use and function of each building and its component parts.
- Recognise whether changes in the buildings’ functions reflected changes in the social status or lifestyle of the Site’s occupiers and landowners, in connection with social changes in the local area.
- Record the significance of the assets and their setting.
- Identify and explain any elements of particular architectural or historic significance within the Site.
- Suggest provisions to be made during demolition, where applicable, for the salvage of material of architectural or historic significance which has the potential for reuse.
- Create a lasting record of the buildings and their setting; and
- Contribute to the delivery of GWSI: HERDS Specific Objectives.
The recording methodology was set out in the Location Specific Written Scheme of Investigation and the Method Statement. Recording was undertaken in accordance with Historic England’s guidance for the recording of historic buildings in Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Practice (Historic England, 2016).
HS2 technical standards were also adhered to during the recording exercise including the Technical Standard Specification for historic environment investigations (Doc No: HS2-HS2-STD-000-000035).
The LS-WSI (Doc. No. 1EW04-LMJ-EV-MST-NS06_NL16-029008) and the Method Statement (Doc. no: 1EW04-LMJ_DJV-EV-MST-NS06_NL16-029004) also set out that the final report, alongside the collation of archive material, would include:
- A description and illustration of the buildings’ location and their setting.
- An overview of previous works.
- The topography of the Site.
- Specific objectives and methodology.
- Results of historic building recording.
- Assessment and interpretation of results against original expectations.
Re-Use Value Statement
The location, extent, survival and significance of any heritage assets of archaeological interest on this site have been captured in this dataset. This can inform future research into the archaeology and practices within the site and surrounding landscape, but also for the county as a whole.
