Urmston, B. and Sulikowska, J. (2012). Melksham House Service Campus, Melksham, Wiltshire - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1112310. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Melksham House Service Campus, Melksham, Wiltshire - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1112310
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Wiltshire Council to carry out an archaeological desk-based assessment of land at Melksham House Service Campus, Melksham, Wiltshire, centred on National Grid Reference 390230 163590. The proposed development within the site comprises the improvements to the leisure and sports facilities. The Wiltshire and Swindon Sites and Monuments Record was consulted within a 500m study area around the site in order to provide the context for the discussion and interpretation of the known and potential historic environment resource. The Site lies within Melksham Conservation Area. The designated heritage asset within the site, Grade II Listed Melksham House and its setting may be impacted upon by the development. The proposed development is to comprise demolition of the late 20th century additions to the building and its renovation, which may cause some loss of historic fabric to the designated structure. The Grade II Listed St Michael's Church and The Grange, located beyond the site, are considered to be potential sensitive receptors to the proposed development. The proposed development may have the potential to cause an adverse impact to the settings of the designated heritage assets located both within and beyond the site. This assessment has established that there is an archaeological interest within the site, defined as the potential for the presence of buried archaeological remains potentially relating to the medieval and later development of Melksham and to the agricultural activity. The geophysical survey has confirmed the presence of archaeological features across the Site. This assessment has established that some of the outbuildings within the Site selected for demolition are related to the post-medieval development of Melksham House.
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Author:		 Ben Urmston ORCID icon
J. Sulikowska
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2012
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County: Wiltshire
District: Wiltshire
Country: England
Parish: Melksham
Grid Reference: 390229, 163589 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-219988
OBIB: report reference 86400.01
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Created Date:		 15 Aug 2023