Allen, A. (2023). Building Survey at Derelict Dwelling, Old Portreath Road, Redruth, Cornwall. South West Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116220. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Building Survey at Derelict Dwelling, Old Portreath Road, Redruth, Cornwall
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Abstract:		 Building recording works were conducted by A. Allen ACIfA in August 2023, this work utilised an earlier appraisal report completed by Ratcliffe (2019) to provide the best possible record of the ruins, and in-line with industry standards and the requirements of Cornwall Council. All recording was undertaken in line with best practice and follows the guidance outlined in: CIfA’s Standard and Guidance for the Archaeological Investigation and Recording of Standing Buildings or Structures (2014) and Historic England’s Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Processes (2016). The discussion of the buildings’ setting follows the approaches outlined in the appropriate guidance (DoT guidance and Historic England 2015). Whilst only surviving in ruinous form, the cottages still emulate a strong vernacular build and presence amongst the wider landscape. The building existed pre-tithe and may have been ruinous at the time of the 1809 surveyor’s draft; with residents redeveloping a small agricultural building situated to the corner of a larger enclosure, once formally considered rough ground. The surrounding irregular field patterns suggest a post-medieval reclamation of the land, likely associated with the expansion of the local mining interests. The building sees several drastic changes between 1843-1881 and includes several extensions, transforming the place to accommodate two separate dwellings, undergoing detrimental resurfacing/ finishing in the mid-20th century where cement products are used to resurface the floors and render internally as well as externally, likely contributing to the properties subsequent demise.
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Author:		 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: Redruth
District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Country: England
Grid Reference: 168745, 43380 (Easting, Northing)
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BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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Created Date:		 18 Dec 2023