Archaeological Standing Building Recording, Evenjobb, Powys

BA undertook an Archaeological Standing Building Recording for a private client regarding a proposed extension to a locally listed cottage in Evenjobb, Presteigne.

In Brief

Client: Private Client Sector: Property Development Services:

Archaeological Standing Building Recording

Location: Powys

Key Points

  • Archaeological Standing Building Recording of a locally listed cottage of local vernacular interest in Evenjobb, Powys. The Level One Building Recording was stipulated as a planning requirement by Powys County Council, and was undertaken to a brief supplied by the local planning archaeologist.
  • The Archaeological Standing Building Recording was informed by a site visit, consultation of the Clwyd/Powys Archaeological Trust Historic Environment Record, and analysis of historic mapping and documentary records.

Summary

The survey recorded that the historic cottage comprises a Type C timber framed building of a 17th/18th origin, with multiple later extensions and renovations around its original core.

Results

The Archaeological Standing Building Recording discharged a planning condition stipulated by Powys County Council. The application for planning permission was approved.