Walker, C. (2015). The Old Fire Station, High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire: Archaeology and heritage impact assessment. Iain Soden Heritage Services.

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Title:		 The Old Fire Station, High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire: Archaeology and heritage impact assessment
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Abstract:		 Proposals have been put forward by Brackley Town Council for the redevelopment of the former fire station buildings on High Street, Brackley to ensure its long term re-use. Current plans involve the building's change of use into a community café. An examination of readily, available archaeological, historical and land-use information indicates that the site does not contain any statutorily designated historic environment assets, nor are any located adjacent to the site. There are a number of listed buildings situated mainly along the High Street. There is scant evidence of prehistoric activity in this area, probably since much of it was still heavily forested during this period. There is evidence for a significant Roman settlement to the east of the site, but it is currently poorly understood. Also to the east of the site lies Brackley 'Old Town'; the plan of this part of the settlement indicates that it probably pre-dates the late Saxon period. In the early 12th century, Brackley 'New Town' was laid out to the south-west of the site. The increasing prosperity of the town during this period led to expansion north along the High Street and the area of the site was probably occupied by the late 12th or early 13th century. A fire engine house is recorded as early as 1884, but this was demolished in 1887 and a new building constructed to the south. The area of the former buildings was incorporated into the park. The fire engine house was extended to the rear and side to provide a further engine bay and better facilities during the 20th century.
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Author:		 Charlotte Walker
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Publisher:		 Iain Soden Heritage Services
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Northamptonshire SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2015
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Site: The Old Fire Station
County: Northamptonshire
District: West Northamptonshire
Parish: BRACKLEY
Country: England
Grid Reference: 458693, 237188 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) FIRE ENGINE HOUSE (Monument Type England)
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FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event)
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OASIS Id: iainsode1-228002
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Created Date:		 02 May 2018