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The site is situated on the S side of the High Street within the Glastonbury Conservation Area and an area of high archaeological and historic importance . The S boundary of the property is formed by the precinct wall of Glastonbury Abbey Scheduled Monument. Although the building is not listed or locally identified as a heritage asset the building was assessed as being an important component in the streetscape as it forms part of a group with several listing buildings along the S side of the High Street. 

The Heritage Statement was combined with a Written Scheme of Investigation as this was considered to be appropriate in these circumstances due to the proposals location and potential for groundworks to encounter underlying archaeological deposits associated with the abbey.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to produce a Written Scheme of Investigation for ‘Archaeological monitoring and recording’ associated with the conversion of an existing agricultural outbuilding into a one-bedroom home with attached cycle shed at Candleford Cottage, Winscombe, North Somerset BS25 1PP.

The work is being undertaken as a condition (No.11) of Planning Permission (North Somerset Council Planning Ref: 23/P/1934/FUL).

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services has been commissioned by Towens Group to produce a Written Scheme of Investigation for archaeological monitoring and recording during groundworks associated with the development of an inert material storage facility.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was been commissioned by Capital Works Project Manager, Wells Cathedral to produce a Written Scheme of Investigation (Project Design) for the ‘Vicars’ Close Conservation Management Plan, Initial Delivery Phase’.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to research and write a Heritage Assessment as part of a major planning application for the construction of a new building for indoor play area, café & farm shop with associated parking on land at Upper Battleborough Fm., Brent Knoll, Somerset. The development was to be located on the south east slopes of Brent Knoll. Brent Knoll is a Scheduled Monument of Iron Age and later date. In both archaeological and heritage terms the area is assessed as being of high archaeological importance. The heritage assessment considered the impact of the development on the visual heritage and underlying archaeology.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to provide rapid/rebuttal statement for a Class Q development of an agricultural building to a single domestic dwelling at Okehampton, Devon. The proposed site is located within very close proximity to two Scheduled Ancient Monument’s, namely Bronze Age Bowl Barrows. The assessment looked at the potential impact of the development on the SM and the underlying archaeology. 

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to provide a Heritage Statement for a project located in Langport,  Somerset (south-west) associated with a planning application for the construction of a private dwelling, pool and garage and formation of access track and associated landscape works. The proposed development site was in an area of high archaeological importance with particular reference for deposits of late Iron Age & Romano-British date. The site is located to the NW extent of a medieval Deer Park once owned by the Bishop of Wells. The proposal site includes areas of green field as well as established agricultural buildings.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to produce a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) for the construction of two detached private dwellings with garages to the rear of 111 Brent St. Brent Knoll (near Bristol and Weston-Super-Mare) is an area of high archaeological potential with artefacts of Iron Age, Romano British and medieval recovered locally. The site is located in the hinterland between the W side of Brent Knoll Scheduled Monument and the Somerset Levels.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to provide a Desk Based Assessment (DBA) as part of pre-planning documentation for construction of a garden annex in the NW corner of Oakhill Cottage, Oakhill, Somerset (East Mendip near Bath and Bristol). Historical research indicated that the garden had probably remained largely undisturbed since the 19th century, although some made-ground terracing may have taken place in the intervening period. Archaeological potential was assessed as being Low to Moderate. A watching brief was advised. 

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned provide a Heritage Statement to support a planning application for a proposal to re-develop the main building into a café with accommodation together flats to the rear. Bridgwater Arms is a Grade II listed building located in an area of high historic and archaeological importance. A Level 3 Historic England recording of features was recommended prior to development.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to carry out an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment regarding the proposed creation of a waterpark with the provision of associated infrastructure on land South of Polson Farm, Polson Bridge, Launceston, Devon PL15 9QU. The proposed development is located on the county border between Devon and Cornwall in south-west England.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to write a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) for the conversion of barns to holiday accommodation, demolition of a Dutch barn and general groundworks. The site is within an area of high archaeological potential with a probable Romano-British settlement within the locality. Batts Farm is located on the north Somerset Levels slightly south east of Cheddar

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to undertake a Heritage Statement with regard to a pre-planning application for the proposed conversion of the existing commercial premises at Slade House (Historic England Grade II Listed), Cheapside, Langport, Somerset into a contiguous domestic dwelling, by means of knocking through of parts of two internal walls, reinstating an external door to the rear of the property, adding two bathrooms and other internal refurbishment works. The HS discussed and assessed the impact of unauthorised building works already undertaken.

AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned by Matthew Green of ORME Architects, Mill Farm Barns, Tuckers Lane, Baltonsborough, Glastonbury BA6 8RH to produce a Heritage Assessment (HS) & Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) for the proposed development of a ‘Food & Regenerative Farming Centre on land at Bridie’s Farm, Glastonbury’. The work is being undertaken as a condition of Planning Permission (Planning Ref: 2023/0715/FUL). The contract was to research and write a methodology that would minimise the potential impact of the proposed development on the Somerset Levels archaeological resource.

Proposed conversion of a late 19th -century Linhay barn outbuilding to form self-contained dwelling at Candleford Cottage, Bristol Road, Winscombe (near Bristol) Somerset. AS Archaeology was commissioned to complete a archaeological desk based assessment to evaluate the impact of the development on the surrounding landscape and assess potential for encountering archaeological deposits during groundworks.

101 Brent Street, Brent Knoll. AS Archaeology & Heritage Services was commissioned to write a written scheme of investigation (WSI) as a requirement of planning. Brent Knoll is an area of significant archaeological and historical importance, as such the potential for encountering undisturbed archaeological deposits was high. The WSI provided an onsite and post-excavation strategy that covered all eventualities.

AS Archaeology was asked to create a Heritage Statement for Corner House, Keinton Mandeville, Somerset. Grade II Listed Building. Proposed replacement of late 20th century conservatory with single storey ground floor extension. The impact on nearby heritage assets was important in the assessment of the impact the proposal might have on the historic environment.

AS Archaeology was asked to create a Heritage Statement for a proposed development of Land at Pathe Farm Cottage. The Sedgemoor 20112-2032 Plan allows for appropriate infill development of land subject to strict criteria. The land at Pathe lies on the edge of the Somerset Levels in an area of High Archaeological & Historical importance. Understanding the historic environment was key to this project and its possible impact on it. The report formed the rebuttal statement  for submission at appeal for refusal of planning permission.

Following completion of the WSI AS Archaeology & Heritage Services were present on site during all groundworks. Apart from some post-medieval sand quarry pits no archaeological features were identified.

AS Archaeology was asked to create an Archaeological Statement for a proposed development of Land at Warren House, near Bridgwater, Somerset. The proposed site is located within a small rural community accessed via a private road. The Archaeological Assessment considered the change of use of the land which had formed part of a deer park in the medieval period, and later manor house (GII Listed). The site is situated to the north of Taunton and slightly south of Bridgwater in the south west.

The historic environment within the geographic location of this land is of high importance in archaeological and historical terms. It lies close to a Registered Battlefield site and an area where significant prehistoric and Romano-British artefactual evidence has been recorded/discovered. As result the local heritage trust required as a condition of planning archaeological observation/watching brief during the groundworks stage . This is an ongoing project which is entering its third year with AS Archaeology (2023).

AS Archaeology was asked to create a Heritage Statement for a proposed development of Land to the east of Huntworth House had been refused at planning several times over the intervening years. The HS applied a fresh look at objections and land provided mitigating arguments and solutions for protecting the character and setting of the historic village of Huntworth. As result the planning application was successful and included suggestions for limiting the impact on the historic environment included in the heritage statement.

AS Archaeology was asked to create a Heritage Statement for a proposed erection of a Detached Bungalow and Detached Garage on Land at Avalon, Downend Road. The site lies in close proximity to a Scheduled Monument (Motte & Bailey Castle). The HS detailed historic and archaeological evidence and provided suggestion on appropriate archaeological interventions to ensure the historic environment both above and below ground was protected during development. In this case it was recommended that as a minimum an archaeological field evaluation was undertaken prior to development.

AS Archaeology was asked to create a Heritage Statement/Archaeological Assessment for a proposed erection of a bungalow partially on site of existing garage (to be demolished) at 39 Church Road, Wembdon. The site at Church Road is located within the curtilage of a medieval ecclesiastical enclosure. The HS/AA detailed both above and below ground heritage assets and provided advice regarding best practice during development of the site. The site is situated to the west of Bridgwater, Somerset on the Minehead road.

Liney Road, Westonzoyland borders the Registered Battlefield Site for the 1685 Monmouth Rebellion. The WSI addressed heritage concerns regarding the potential for recovery of artefactual evidence associated with the battle. A metal detector survey was a requirement of the archaeological groundworks.

Muchelney Abbey is a Scheduled Monument, as such it is a heritage asset of the highest status. All groundworks require Scheduled Monument consent prior to commencement of works. The instruction for this project was received from Historic England/English Heritage as a requirement of upgrading works prior to the abbey opening for tourism. 

Liney Road, Westonzoyland is situated to the SW (generally) of the Registered Battlefield Site of the Monmouth Rebellion 1685. As an important element of the written scheme of investigation (WSI) for this site was a metal detector survey, both prior to and during groundworks, to aid discovery of evidence for the Battle of Sedgemoor.

This is another of the sites where AS Archaeology have undertaken archaeological investigative work which is situated in close proximity to an Historic England Registered Battlefield Site