Wapshott, E. and Allen, A. (2023). Heritage Assessment at South Gate and Walls at Prideaux Place, Padstow, Cornwall. South West Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1113951. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Heritage Assessment at South Gate and Walls at Prideaux Place, Padstow, Cornwall
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Abstract:		 The site visit was conducted by A. Allen in April 2023. The work follows the guidelines laid down in CIfA’s Standard and Guidance for the Archaeological Investigation and Recording of Standing Buildings or Structures (2020) and Historic England’s Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Processes (2016). The discussion of the setting follows the approach outlined in the appropriate guidance (National Highways guidance and Historic England 2017). South West Archaeology Ltd. (SWARCH) was commissioned by Martin Perry Associates (the Agent) on behalf of the landowner to provide a heritage assessment for the South Gate and south section of the perimeter walls at Prideaux Place, Padstow, Cornwall. The South Gate is Grade II* Listed; the walls Grade II Listed. This work was undertaken in advance of an application to consolidate and repair a section of these walls. This report also considers the East Gate; this is also in need of repair but will be the subject of a separate planning application. The report was produced in line with current and relevant guidance from the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and Historic England and in consultation with Cornwall HEP (Arch). Prideaux Place is a complex gentry residence with a large, multi-phase garden and park. The site appears to have been the location of a monastery, then monastic grange, and adapted post-Dissolution into a country house with multiple phases of rebuilding and extension. A series of 18th century depictions indicate the character and extent of the associated gardens also fluctuated according to the fashion of the time. The South Gate probably forms part of the early 19th century phase of works carried out by the Rev. Charles Prideaux-Brune between 1812 and 1840. The South Gate piers are distinctly different to those of the earlier East Gate, which they are designed to mimic. Furthermore, the segmental arch over the gateway resembles several others on the site (two footbridges to north and cascade/niche to east side of south terrace) providing evidence that the southern entrance formed part of a wider 19th century remodel to the estate grounds. The works proposed to stabilise the flanking Grade II walls either side of the Grade II* South Gate entail the use of concrete piers trenched into the ground against the internal elevation of the south wall and affixed to the failing walls by steel reinforcement bars inserted through the stonework. The plans are broadly supported. They endeavour to preserve and conserve the wall, restoring its aesthetics by removing cement repair and replacing with a sustainable, sympathetic, lime-based material. There are a few concerns around the impact on certain features (the graffiti and tunnel structure) which are the subject of the recommendations below. • A full record of the tunnel and its inscriptions, listing it as an estate feature in the HER. • Visuals must be considered as works take place; repair work must remain appropriate to the setting. • If areas of graffiti/marked stones are to be damaged during works, they must be safely removed and reinstated in similar locations. • Archaeological recording and monitoring are advised during works due to the proximity of the walls and possible Medieval chapel.
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Author:		 Emily Wapshott
A Allen
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Publisher:		 South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Other Person/Org:		 Cornwall and Scilly HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2023
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Parish: Padstow
District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Country: England
Grid Reference: 191402, 75431 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: southwes1-514502
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Created Date:		 24 Oct 2023