Series: Rock Davidson Associates unpublished report series

The current report outlines the results of a programme of archival research and historic building recording for 3 Link Lodge, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link WR14 2RP ,and has been prepared to provide a record of the site. MHDC LPA Planning Application No: 21/01865/HP and LBC 21/01866/LB Demolition of non-original timber extension (south facade) and replace with new lobby and kitchen extension, internal alterations to kitchen area, new French door openings to east facade and other minor alterations. Planning applications were approved on March 11th 2022 for the proposed works and are limited to the southeast part of the dwelling house, Externally, new openings proposed are located where historic openings were, removing unsympathetic twentieth century alterations. The proposed extension would replace a modern extension constructed from modern materials. The proposed interior changes are limited to the ground floor and involve the removal of some areas of wall. The completion to a Level 2 of a historic building recording survey of as defined within Understanding Historic Buildings - A guide to good recording practice (Historic England, 2016) of the areas affected by the approved planning application 21/01865/HP. An assessment of significance providing a descriptive and illustrative account and interpretation of the building, including discussion of its local, regional and national significance has already been undertaken by RDA Reference Davidson, L. and Rock, J. (2020). RDA Heritage Assessment Link Lodge, 3 Pickersleigh Road, Malvern WR14 2RP. Rock Davidson Associates. https://doi.org/10.5284/1082941 and this report Ref SWR26104 is on the WAAS HER WSM73804 and Ads Library Database so this Level 2 building recording will not repeat this information.To fulfil the planning conditions reference RDA WSI there will be TWO phases and this will comprise a programme of historic building recording Level 2 Historic England, 2016. Understanding Historic Buildings A Guide to Good Recording Practice, to be undertaken prior to the commencement of building works [Phase 1] as existing, in order to record the building "as is" to include all the buildings elevations, and interior shown ONLY by the plan shaded red [as above] followed by a separate Post Investigation when works commence The south, the service side, once with adjoining pastures and orchards is now built on with late 19th century /early 20th century detached houses. There is evidence of the former stable yard which would have had a coach house and stabling and a cow house now since demolished. Outbuildings remain however attached to the south service wing including the original brick storage buildings that housed water tanks, coal, wood store, outside WC

GD II listed -Both number 1 and 2 Manor Farm Cottages are significant as an early example of a small cruck frame hall of four bays of 5 symmetrical crucks that is now two cottages. The building possibly originally dates to the 14th- 15th century two centuries before the larger Georgian manor house and farm that were built next door. The whole building 1 and 2 had modifications/ adaptations carried out in 1967, and a fire destroyed the whole of the thatch roof and possibly some mediaeval timbers in 1983. The 5 cruck frames survived. Repairs in 1984 saw further adaptations particularly to the roof and dormers.

Folliott House [GDII listed] , in Castlemorton Worcestershire is important architecturally and has original early-mid 18th century features. Folliott House is recognised as a nationally designated heritage asset graded at Grade II. It is a good typical example of a polite classical farmhouse with a curtilage Stable with intact interior, Cowhouse /Shelter sheds and a Cider House with cider press. [The remaining curtilage farm buildings are in separate ownership next door]. The architectural principle layout and phasing of the house has changed little in its overall plan form. This report is an assessment of significance of the heritage asset and its surroundings and analysis of the historic fabric as found and could be seen on 16th February 2021.There was one site visit made on 16th February 2021 to access and take photographs, equivalent to a Level 1-2 Building Recording, [Ref Understanding Historic Buildings A Guide to Good Recording Practice Historic England May 2016]

RDA were commissioned to carry out a site survey inspection and research to assess the heritage significance for the property ‘as existing’, designated GDII *, with research before and after RDA site inspection survey of the whole building. This report included consulting HER from Worcester City Council and recalling historic planning papers. This report includes a brief historical background of Broad Street Worcester, setting and vistas, history of the site; 61 Broad Street Worcester, including archive research. A visit to Worcester County Records was also undertaken. This report also includes; A Planning history, Phasing, Map Regression Exercise, A Heritage Survey: Understanding the History and Architecture with written building descriptions with RDA Photographs using architects plans annotated by ourselves. Floor plans ‘as existing’ were provided , Cellar, GF, 1,2,3,4 Floors. An Interior Analysis and Phasing is equivalent to at least a Historic England Building Recording Level 2 ‘A Guide to Good Recording Practice Published 24 May 2016’ as a means of assessing the significance retained, as of 2022. Conclusion; A Statement of Significance; Assessment of Significance-Historical Value; Evidential/Architectural Value; Setting/ Group Value; Community Value, and some Conservation advice. This assessment was commissioned to help inform the LPA on a proposal but is not an analysis of any proposed new works or the impact. A Schedule of works and Impact Assessment should be carried out taking into account the findings from this heritage report. This report does include some assessment of significance of the heritage asset and its surroundings and analysis of the historic fabric as found and could be seen on July 30th 2022 There was one site visit made on July 30th to access and take photographs, equivalent to a Level 2 Building Recording, [Ref Understanding Historic Buildings A Guide to Good Recording Practice Historic England May 2016] as a means of assessing the significance of 61 Broad Street but this was not a standalone ‘building recording’ although this report may negate a recording as condition. 61 Broad Street [GDII* listed], in the City of Worcester Worcestershire is important architecturally and has original mid-18th century features. To the elevations to the front these are the original brick, early 18th Venetian windows with figurine keystones; decorative quoins, a parapet with urns. To the rear there is some further original mid-18th century brickwork. Later phasing includes the replacement dome and shop front window, that have historical and community significance. Later alterations have involved the removal of the ground floor arches and there was substantial underpinning in the cellar although some brick arches remain. Internally notably there is a fine example of a continuous staircase carried over four floors with 18th century Chinese Chippendale timber balustrades/fretwork mentioned in the list description. There are notable timber chimney pieces also mentioned in the list description, each with their own character. The Second and Third Floor have not been subject to the same C20 C21 interventions and more original fabric remains including a simple decorated ceiling to Front Second Floor. There is an historical association in 1787 with Joseph Blackburn a renowned painter who may have had the building built, and Edwin Lees for a short while during 1829 to 1831 [See Section 4.4] Joseph Blackburn was one of the most important painters working in colonial America during the 1750s and 1760s. Portraits by him hang in many American galleries as well as a number in Britain. Around one hundred and fifty paintings have been attributed to him. He was buried at St Nicholas Church Worcester, now the Slug and Lettuce, on 11th July 1787. Edwin Lees was well known naturalist and printer.

The North Arms and separately listed Stable Outbuilding are important architecturally and historically, with the associations with the North family of Wroxton Abbey. The North Arms is a prominent building in the Village and makes an important contribution to its setting. The Public house has original features from at least the 18th century, including x3 possible raised cruck trusses.Further analysis could be carried out for dating the timbers by using dendrochronology methods.There is evidential phasing from the 18th and 19th century, with additions made in the 20th century in the form of external doors, windows and the alterations to the now Toilet Block. The North Arms has some surviving significant features of note from the 17th century up to the 19th century all helping to tell a story of the buildings past. There has been inevitable loss of historic external windows and doors, and many external openings have changed over time especially during the 19th century.This assessment was commissioned to help inform the LPA on a proposal but was not an analysis of any proposed new works or the impact. A Schedule of works and Impact Assessment was carried out May 2019 taking into account the findings from this heritage report by RDA. This Report does include an some assessment of significance of the heritage asset and its surroundings and analysis of the historic fabric as found and could be seen on February 15th 2019

Heritage Assessment curtilage listed Outbuildings, at Flat 1 Cotheridge Court , Grade: II* Country house. Late C16, altered in 1770 with later additions. Residence of the Berkeley Family until 1949. The Mansion House was divided into apartments in the 1950s. Assessment of significance of the heritage assets, Flat 1 outbuildings, and the surroundings and analysis of the historic fabric as found and could be seen on 29th November 2019 equivalent to a Level 1-2 Building Recording, [Ref Understanding Historic Buildings A Guide to Good Recording Practice Historic England May 2016]

This assessment was commissioned to help inform the LPA on a proposal as there could be a material change to the character of the building, The Counting House, but is not an analysis of any proposed new works or the impact. A Schedule of works and Impact Assessments are to be carried out taking into account the findings from this heritage report. This report does include some assessment of significance of the heritage asset and its surroundings and analysis of the historic fabric as found and could be seen on 30th December 2019 There was one site visit made on 30th December 2019 to access and take photographs, equivalent to a Level 1 Building Recording, [Ref Understanding Historic Buildings A Guide to Good Recording Practice Historic England May 2016]

A programme of Standing Building recording by RDA. Salvation House formerly St Saviours Guest House Ranelagh Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1BQ , formerly St Leonards is one of a group of four pioneering early Queen Anne Revival houses of late 1860s by celebrated architect G F Bodley in Malvern Link assisted by renowned architect Philip Webb. Philip Webb was to take this style further making a significant contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement and influence that followed. Therefore this group of four Queen Anne houses by the architect Bodley are nationally significant . The 4 houses at Malvern Link are only one of four early examples of Queen Anne revival houses in the country by G.F.Bodley. A planning application approved by Malvern Hills District Council for Conversion of Salvation House from 1 no. to form 6 apartments on the 10th May 2017 A condition was that no development shall take place until a programme of historic building recording has taken place.

A rapid appraisal was undertaken by RDA on this C19 Model Farm and gives a brief history of the historic asset, its origins and development, use and alteration. It explains what makes the asset significant; identifys any special features it may possess. Bredon Field Farm is considered to be one of the best examples of a model Farm in Worcestershire. During a site visit to the farm a LEVEL 1-2 photographic survey building recording was carried out, supported by desk based assessments using relevant secondary sources such as reference books and websites. It was undertaken when the objective was to gather basic information about a building, or buildings for planning purposes, and when resources were limited and much ground had to be covered in a short time.

Tudor House Museum designated Grade II* No 38-42 used for over 475 years as weavers/ merchants houses/ a brewhouse, tavern, bakery and coffee house, meeting rooms under Richard Cadburys, [3rd son of the Richard Cadbury of the Cadbury Brothers chocolate factory in Bournville, Birmingham,] ownership, followed by a clinic, education officers ,dentist and finally later in the 20th century a folk museum and the 'Tudor House Museum' as it is today. The main buildings especially cellars and attic rooms yield high architectural evidence of the buildings earlier uses, along with a good evidential example of a 17th century ceiling on the first floor. Many of the former outbuildings and gable wings were lost in the mid-20th Century with the development of the multi-storey car park and the rear elevations reflect this as remnants of former 16th century 17th century gable wings. Much of Yeates and Jones's 1910 -1913 new buildings were also lost to the car park but a toilet block and external staircase remain and are a reminder of this phase of the buildings evolution. It was during this time that the main building underwent a major internal reconfiguration and changes to external fenestration and shop front, and was opened up as one building. This report includes assessment of significance of the heritage asset and analysis of the historic fabric as found on 4th June and 19th June 2020 equivalent to a Level 2 Building Recording, Understanding Historic Buildings A Guide to Good Recording Practice Historic England May 2016