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Whitehall, 1 Malden Road, Cheam, LB of Sutton SM3 8QD. An Archaeological Watching Brief and Historic Building Recording |
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Compass Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
A watching brief and historic building recording took place during extension and refurbishment of this Grade II* Listed building. Whitehall dates to the earlier 16th century, and was built as a three-bay timber-framed and jettied structure, with a brick-built chimney to the north and a probable smoke-bay at the southern end. Early additions included a front porch and rear stair turret: subsequent development saw the creation of attic rooms - probably in the early 1600s - and slightly later a 3-storey rear extension with cellar. The monitoring programme has produced valuable insights relating both to the original construction and later history. Features of particular interest included the floor timbers at first floor level, which provided further evidence for the original staircase opening and smoke-bay. Elsewhere stripping of plaster from the chimneystack exposed a series of blocked niches, perhaps for storing items such as salt or spices. It was confirmed that the front porch and overlying chamber formed an early addition, its design and construction reflecting the status of the contemporary building. Elsewhere there was evidence for major rebuilding - for example the whole of the southern gable end at first floor level and above. There was much evidence relating to the 17th century rear extension: the first floor room would have been plain, with timber framing exposed and painted or limewashed. The structure had also undergone substantial if ad hoc repair: thus an entire girding beam had been replaced, but other rotted timbers left in situ and corners secured with iron straps |
Author: |
Geoff Potter
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Publisher: |
Compass Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2018
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Whitehall, 1 Malden Road, Cheam |
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Greater London |
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Sutton |
Parish: |
SUTTON AND CHEAM |
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England |
Grid Reference: 524222, 163770 (Easting, Northing)
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compassa1-328688 |
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N/A |
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In-house report. Approx.270 pages Includes summary of historical background, details of contractors' works and methodology. Detailed descriptions of all areas investigated and recorded,plus photographs and other illustrations. Concluding finds reports and overall assessment /conclusion.
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Created Date: |
11 Oct 2019 |