J.M.Trippier Archaeological and Surveying Consultancy unpublished report series

Lancashire County Council Archaeology Service and English Heritage recommended an archaeological building survey of Park Shed, Leyland Road, Burnley (SD 8469 3299) prior to its redevelopment. The work was carried out on behalf of on behalf of Panorama Living Ltd. by J. M. Trippier Archaeological and Surveying Consultancy. The building was found to be a substantial cotton mill originally comprising a weaving shed, warehouse block and power rooms with a later loading bay and warehouse. The mill was built in 1907 for Messrs. Thornbers and Foulds and was reputedly the last one to be built in Burnley. It was one of a number built to the east of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Embankment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when it was only possible to find sites for such large ground floor weaving sheds in more peripheral locations. The mill was constructed of Accrington brick with sandstone embellishments and 'Hotel de Ville' style staircase towers flanking the main frontage of the warehouse block. Such features demonstrated the pride and confidence that manufacturing dynasties such as the Thornbers had in their industry during its 'Golden Autumn' prior to the First World War. At the time of the survey the weaving shed had already been demolished but sufficient remained to convey a sense of the dominant part that such manufacturies must have played in the life of a town that was, at the time, one of the World's largest cotton weaving centres.

An Archaeological building survey was required as a condition of Listed Building consent in respect of proposed engineering activities in the yard of Rivington Hall Barn. The Barn and its curtilage is a Grade II listed building and forms part of a larger complex that includes Rivington Hall itself. The yard was found to be a partially cobbled surface which would once have been a focal point for the manorial farmstead at Rivington Hall. It was noted that the cobbles in the south part of the yard were irregular in size shape and density whereas those in the northern part were much more regular and neatly laid; possibly in connection with restoration work at the barn in the early 20th century.

An archaeological assessment of Nazareth House, Preston New Road, Blackburn was carried out in March 2007 by J. M. Trippier Archaeological and Surveying Consultancy on behalf of Wyngates Property Service Limited prior to partial redevelopment of the site. The site currently contains modern buildings used as a convent , chapel and care home by the Sisters of Nazareth. The modern buildings presently occupying the site were not studied. The aims of the study were to assess the likely survival of remains from previous occupation of the site and their importance and to make any recommendations for further archaeological recording prior to the re-development of the site. A search of the known archaeological features in the area was carried out together with a search of documentary and cartographic sources and a walk-over survey of the site. It was considered that due to the steep gradient of the site and subsequent siteworks and redevelopment the potential for the survival of remains from the prehistoric, Roman and medieval periods was low. The use of the land for agricultural purposes and stone quarrying during the post-medieval period was identified but is not considered to warrant further investigation. An historical and archaeological context for a mid 19th century house, Beardwood Cliff, and its gardens which formerly occupied the site was identified. It was noted that, as this was built by Daniel Thwaites, a member of a local well-known brewing family and M.P., it was of local significance and it was recommended that an archaeological recording of the surviving remains of the gardens be carried out before the site is redeveloped.

A planning condition by Burnley Borough Council necessitated an archaeological building survey of Helm Mill, Factory Lane, Padiham (SD 8469 3299) prior to its redevelopment. The work was on behalf of on behalf of Mr. Nigel Reynolds by J. M. Trippier Archaeological and Surveying Consultancy. Helm Mill is a simple three storey rectangular stone-built vernacular building typical of the spinning mills that characterised the development of the factory based textile industry of the early 19th century. The upper floors are mainly carried by the load bearing external walls but there are examples of the early use of cast iron columns and a rare example of a beam -engine house although renovations have left little extant technical content.

Wyre Borough Council required an archaeological building survey of a range of agricultural buildings prior to their conversion to residential use. The buildings in question comprise of a large threshing barn and cart-shed/granary building to which various cow houses have been added. The original buildings were constructed out of sandstone blocks and date to the early 19th century, possibly slightly earlier. The later buildings are a combination of stone and brick ans were added in the later 19th/ early 20th century

An archaeological building survey was required as a condition of conservation order consent prior to the redevelopment of the former public house 'The Hare and Hounds'. The building was found to be a public house which was allegedly licensed as long ago as in 1744 but was latterly a J.W.Lee's house. Although it had been refaced in the early 20th century with a tiled frontage the building had been 'soft stripped' at the time of survey. It was found to be a double-pile building constructed largely of handmade bricks and had largely handcut roof timbers which along with a massive centrally located fireplace all suggested a late 18th century date. As well as its documented early use as an inn there were windows and a taking-in door which also suggested an early textile use during the early days of the industrial revolution when space was at a premium leading to multiple usage in existing premises close to town centres.

Thurns Head Quarry is a well-preserved example of a late 19th century sandstone quarry. It is extremely rich in associated features, including numerous structures and earthwork platforms representing quarryman's shelters, storage buildings and processing areas. Along with other monuments in the vicinity and beyond these are evocative reminders of the once important Rossendale stone quarrying industry. However many of the structures are in poor condition and require urgent remedial conservation work in order to preserve their integrity. Groundwork Pennine Lancashire has chosen one such structure, Thurn 34, which they have interpreted as being a quarrymen's hut, for early attention and have prepared a brief to guide the conservation process. A requirement of the work is an archaeological recording and monitoring programme. This report fulfils that requirement.

An archaeological building survey was required as a condition of planning permission for the redevelopment of Britannia Mill. The mill was found to have been built in the 1850s and comprised of a cotton weaving shed with a 3 storey preparation and warehouse block, which was extended in the early 20th century, and a power plant comprising of an engine house, boiler house and a square stone built chimney.

An archaeological watching brief was carried out on the site prior to the errection of 5 houses. Little Broad Oak Farm was a former farmhouse with possible 16th or 17th century origins, with the purpose of the watching brief being to identify and record any archaeological deposits connected to the earlier uses of the site. The remnants of some brick footings, which formed a westerly extension to the north wall of the farmhouse were noted. It is apparent from the cartographic evidence that this extension was present in 1948 but demolished before 1991. the size of the bricls suggest a late 17th or 18th century date for its construction. A ditch with a modern drain and a silage pit were alo noted in the orchard area to the north of the house.

An archaeological building survey was required as a condition of planning permission for conversion of the barn to residential use. The building was found to be a stone 'laithe barn' adjoining the house, both of which were built within 50 years of the enclosure of Edgworth Moor in 1797. The barn is small, comprising of a hay store with a single cart door and an adjoining shippon with stallage for 8 beasts with a hay loft over.