Blockley
Comparatively little is currently known of the archaeological potential of much of Blockley. The village has a medieval origin, and archaeological evidence of activity of this date can be expected in the core of the settlement, in the Conservation Area, where a large number of historic buildings are listed. To the southeast of the village, centered on Park Farm, is extensive archaeological evidence of medieval and earlier activity.
Sheaf House Farm, Blockley – BK_7
417041 235000
15.755ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Blockley conservation area immediately to the south west of the site, Batsford conservation area over 1km to the south east
Batsford Registered Park and Garden over 1km to the south east of the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
HER No. / Area Description2734 / Medieval earthworks possibly associated with sheep farming, a possible deerpark site and deserted Medieval Village, Blockley.
38943 / The earthwork remains of a boundary or trackway of unknown date are visible to the northwest of Pasture Farm, Blockley.
3Historic landscape character
Ridge and furrow mapped by NMP, not visible on AP.
Within modern part of Blockley from historic towns survey.
A2 and B2A HLC categories - Less irregular enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns and Regular organised enclosure of former unenclosed pasture - boundaries constrained by topography respectively.
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the low level of previous archaeological investigation in the vicinity. Nearby areas on different geology display large numbers of crop marks and similar archaeological may be present here that is less visible from the air.
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5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.
Land between Station Road and Draycott Road, Blockley – BK_6
417326 235597
11.423ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Blockley conservation area to the south west of the site
Batsford Registered Park and Garden over 1km to the south east of the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
HER No. / Area Description6469 / Bone and saw mill
15943 / Miller's House, Snugborough Mill
21891 / Undated, dressed stone accommodation bridge, Blockley.
3Historic landscape character
Ridge and furrow on NMP but ploughed on AP.
Not within the historic towns survey.
A2m HLC category - Less irregular enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the potential masking of earlier features by ridge and furrow and the low level of prior archaeological investigation in the vicinity.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.
Land off Station Road, north of Blockley – BK_4
417056 235782
5.155ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Blockley conservation area to the south west of the site
Batsford Registered Park and Garden over 1km to the south east of the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
HER No. / Area Description15943 / Miller's House, Snugborough Mill
3Historic landscape character
Ridge and furrow on NMP but ploughed on AP.
Not within the historic towns survey.
A2m HLC category - Less irregular enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the potential masking of earlier features by ridge and furrow and the low level of prior archaeological investigation in the vicinity.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.
Land at Northwick Business Centre, Blockley – BLK_E4
417139 236871
2.19ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs in vicinity – none within the site
Blockley, Paxford and Broad Campden conservation areas are all over 1.2km away from the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
HER No. / Area Description22899 / The remains of a Second World War military hospital, used to treat German Prisoners of War, are visible within the grounds of Northwick Park, Blockley.
3Historic landscape character
Some WWII huts visible on NMP mapping have been removed from the site but most remain.
Not within the historic towns survey.
I2f HLC category - Disused 20th century military site
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the apparent lack of ground disturbance since the mid-twentieth century and the low level of prior archaeological investigation in the vicinity.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets, including Second World War buildings, and their settings.
Land north of Sheaf House Farm, Blockley – BK_5
417029 235303
2.169ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Blockley conservation area immediately to the south west of the site
Batsford Registered Park and Garden over 1km to the south east of the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No undesignated heritage assets within 20m of the site3Historic landscape character
Ridge and furrow indicated by NMP but not visible on AP.
Not within the historic towns survey.
A2 HLC category - Less irregular enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the potential masking of earlier features by ridge and furrow and the low level of prior archaeological investigation in the vicinity.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.
Land north-east of Blockley – BK_11 (R_402A)
416935 235570
1.46ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Blockley conservation area immediately to the south west of the site
Batsford Registered Park and Garden over 1km to the south east of the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No undesignated heritage assets within 20m of the site3Historic landscape character
Nothing on NMP or AP.
Not within the historic towns survey.
A2m HLC category - Less irregular enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the presence of allotments which would obscure any archaeology present on aerial photographs and the low level of prior archaeological investigation in the vicinity.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.
Land east of Lower Street, south of Blockley – BK_3
416499 234621
1.041ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Blockley conservation area immediately to the north west of the site, Batsford conservation area over 1km to the south east
Batsford Registered Park and Garden over 1km to the south east of the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
HER No. / Area Description2734 / Medieval earthworks possibly associated with sheep farming, a possible deerpark site and deserted Medieval Village, Blockley.
3Historic landscape character
Ridge and furrow on NMP and visible on AP.
Not within the historic towns survey.
B2a HLC category - Regular organised enclosure of former unenclosed pasture - boundaries constrained by topography
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the potential masking of earlier features by ridge and furrow and the low level of prior archaeological investigation in the vicinity. Prehistoric finds have been recovered from an adjacent field.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.
Tip Field, Draycott Road, Blockley – BLK_E2
417085 235328
0.88ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Blockley conservation area immediately to the south west of the site
Batsford Registered Park and Garden over 1km to the south east of the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No undesignated heritage assets within 20m of the site3Historic landscape character
Ridge and furrow on mapped by NMP but not visible on AP.
Not within the historic towns survey.
A2m HLC category - Less irregular enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the low level of prior archaeological investigation in the vicinity.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.
Land at Sheaf House Farm, Blockley – BK_8 (R_403)
416945 235160
0.541ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Blockley conservation area immediately to the west of the site
Batsford Registered Park and Garden over 1km to the south east of the site
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No undesignated heritage assets within 20m of the site3Historic landscape character
Nothing on NMP or AP.Within modern part of Blockley from historic towns survey.
A2 and G3 HLC categories - Less irregular enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns and Existing settlement - extent by mid 19th century respectively.
The level of intrusion caused by the existing sheds on the site is unknown at present.
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is limited potential for currently unknown heritage assetsdue to the low level of prior archaeological investigation in the vicinity.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application, to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.
Land at Blockley Water Works – BK_2 (R_71)
416270 234912
0.174ha
1Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
No SMs within 1km of the site
Numerous LBs – none within the site
Site within Blockley conservation area
2Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site
HER No. / Area Description6465 / Saxon Burials
3Historic landscape character
Nothing mapped on NMP or AP.
Not within the historic towns survey.
G4 HLC category - Existing settlement - present extent
4Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests
There is potential for currently unknown heritage assetsas the extent of middle Saxon burials in this area is unknown.
5Recent planning history
There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.
6Recommendations
Assessment and evaluation should be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application (where this has not yet been carried out), to include an assessment of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.