Archaeological Standing Building Recording, Gladestry, Powys
Border Archaeology undertook an Archaeological Standing Building Recording for a private client regarding the proposed conversion of a barn building in Gladestry, Powys.
In Brief
Client:
Private Client
Sector:
Property Development
Services:
Archaeological Standing Building Recording
Location: Gladestry, PowysKey Points
- Archaeological Standing Building Recording of a barn attached to the client’s property in Gladestry, Powys. The proposed development involved the conversion of the barn building in order to provide ancillary storage and annex accommodation to the main dwelling
- 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 identified that the upper barn was probably constructed in the 18th or 19th century as a threshing barn with attached storage/livestock accommodation. The upper barn appears to have been rebuilt in the mid-19th century when the lower barn is likely to have been added.
Results
The Archaeological Standing Building Recording discharged a planning condition stipulated by Powys County Council. The application for planning permission was approved.
