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The historic environment of Cirencester is of national significance. This was the second largest Roman town in Britain; Roman archaeological deposits are overlain by medieval and post-medieval development. The built historic environment is of a high quality, and a large part of the town is designated as a scheduled monument. Most proposed development in and around Cirencester will therefore encounter historic environment issues which will need to be resolved through the Local Plan and the development management process. The significance of the local historic environment should be highlighted in the strategy.

Chesterton

The first stages of archaeological evaluation have been undertaken by prospective developers, and the evaluation will need to be completed as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment. eritage assets identified to date include two settlements, probably of later prehistoric and Roman date, one of which is designated as a scheduled monument. A possible Bronze Age burial site and other as yet undated features are also present. It is anticipated that the reminder of the evaluation process will indentify further heritage assets and provide more information on their significance. The scheduled monument should be excluded from the area to be developed; other constraints of equivalent importance may be identified through the evaluation process.

Land at Chesterton Farm, Cirencester – CIR_E5

401415 200426

112.47ha

1 Designated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site

SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm partially within and immediately to the south of the site

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 650m north of the site

SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 900m north of the site

SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 1km east of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, four within the site – Milestone at NGR SP010010 (LB 365141 – Grade II), Chesterton Farm and attached outbuilding and garden wall (LB 365103 – Grade II), Barn and attached cattle stalls approximately 20m north of Chesterton Farmhouse (LB 365104 – Grade II) and The Cranhams, Cranhams Lane (LB 365237 – Grade II)

The Park conservation area approximately 450m north east of the site

Cirencester south conservation area approximately 1km north of the site

Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 450m north of the site

2 Undesignated heritage assets on/adjacent to the site

HER No. Area Description4972 Fragments of Glass Beaker from the Querns6491 The Roman road known as the Foss(e) Way runs from Exeter to Lincoln, with

sections running north-east and south-west from Cirencester.9138 Roman Burials found 1975 at Querns Maternity Hospital. Cirencester9187 Gloucester Street Almshouses9194 Medieval Seal and Roundel from Cirencester9195 Clay Pipe from Cirencester9196 C17 tokens from Cirencester9197 Cirencester Gaol20665 Modern desk-based assessment, geophysical survey and evaluation at the Royal

Agricultural College, Cirencester.27119 Four undated features recorded during a 2004 evaluation excavation on the

former grounds of Cirencester Town Football Club, Cirencester.32536 Antiquarian investigation at Farm Field, near the Agricultural College. Cirencester32541 Iron adze found at the Cranhams, 187033209 A Roman, medieval or post medieval series of linear limestone quarries visible as

cropmarks on aerial photographs, Cirencester.42854 Geophysical survey over 107ha by Archaeological Services WYAS March to May

2011 on the southern side of Cirencester, Cirencester parish.42855 Pair of sub-rectangular anomalies - probably areas of quarrying - located in 2011

geophysical survey work 116m northeast and 108m southeast of The Steadings, Cirencester.

42856 Possible infilled ditch recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly located in 2011 geophysical survey work about 250m east northeast The Steadings, Cirencester.

42857 Possible infilled ditches - as a field system - recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly located in 2011 geophysical survey work about 250m east northeast The Steadings, Cirencester.

42858 Possible curvilinear enclosure recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly about 220m southeast of The Steadings, southwest of Cirencester

42859 Cluster of probable pits recorded as geophysical anomalies during 2011 about 320m south of The Steadings, Cirencester.

42860 Probable pit anomaly recorded as geophysical anomalies during 2011 about 180m southwest of The Steadings, Cirencester.

42861 Series of possible ditches recorded as geophysical survey anomalies during 2011 about 165m southeast of Dairy Cottage, southwest of Cirencester.

42862 Post Medieval field boundary recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly during 2011 from south of Dairy Cottage - to the southeast - on the Foss Way southwest of Cirencester, Cirencester.

42863 Two clusters of probable pits recorded as geophysical survey anomalies about 360m south of Dairy Cottage, Cirencester.

42864 Large enclosure recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly 350m southeast of Dairy Cottage, southwest of Cirencester on the Foss Way, Cirencester.

42865 Possible field boundaries recorded as geophysical survey anomalies about 350m southeast of Dairy Cottage, southwest of Cirencester on the Foss Way, Cirencester.

42866 Ditch anomaly recorded as geophysical survey anomaly about 350m west of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42867 Series of possible pits recorded as geophysical survey anomalies west of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42868 Back-filled quarry pits identified as anomalies centred around 215m west of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42869 Post Medieval field boundary recorded as a geophysical anomaly 270m northeast of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42870 Linear anomalies recorded in geophysical survey work to the east and south of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42871 Ploughed-out remains of a round barrow recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly during 2011 about 360m northeast of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42872 Post Medieval field boundary recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly centred 175m east of The Cranhams, Cirencester.

42873 Series of ditch anomalies forming an enclosure or series of enclosures about 240m east of The Cranhams, Cirencester.

42874 Series of geophysical survey anomalies partly revealing an Unknown period settlement about 360m east southeast of The Cranhams, Cirencester.

42875 Series of anomalies indicating Unknown period enclosure about 420m north of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42876 Pair of Post Medieval field boundaries recorded as geophysical anomalies 300m and 500m north of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

43314 Norcon pillbox to the south west of Cirencester.

3 Historic landscape character

Ridge and furrow recorded on NMP, small amount still extant in C_111 but immediately adjacent to this site.

Not within the historic towns survey.

A3x and A4p HLC categories - Regular organised enclosure ignoring former unenclosed cultivation patterns and Less regular organised enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns respectively.

4 Potential to include currently unknown heritage assets with archaeological interests

Potential for currently unknown heritage assets is high due to the very large area of the site, the density of archaeology recorded in the vicinity and the masking effect of agricultural earthworks, which can obscure earlier archaeological features. Investigation has already commenced however, see below.

5 Recent planning history

In 2011 geophysical survey of the majority of this land was undertaken (HER42854; SW11399). The survey revealed a potential prehistoric round barrow (represented by a ring-ditch), several areas of later prehistoric/Roman settlement and a number of other ground anomalies.

In May 2013 an Environmental Impact Assessment scoping report was submitted to Cotswold District Council, and in September 2013 this was followed by a revised scoping report. In response to both consultations it was recommended that the scope of the information to be provided should comprise desk-based assessment, geophysical survey and trial-trenching, together with an assessment of the development impact and an outline proposal for mitigation.

An initial phase of trial-trenching was undertaken in the western part of the site during December 2013. A report is yet to be received.

6 Recommendations

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.

An agreed mitigation strategy to cover:

Exclusion of any heritage assets meriting preservation from the application area (to include designated sites and undesignated sites meriting exclusion)

Archaeological recording of other assets to an appropriate level

Mitigation of the impact of the development on the setting of designated assets

Land at Chesterton Farm, Cirencester – C_75

401410 200430

110.1ha


SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm partially within and immediately to the south of the site



SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 1km east of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, four within the site – Milestone at NGR SP010010 (LB 365141 – Grade II), Chesterton Farm and attached outbuilding and garden wall (LB 365103 – Grade II), Barn and attached cattle stalls approximately 20m north of Chesterton Farmhouse (LB 365104 – Grade II) and The Cranhams, Cranhams Lane (LB 365237 – Grade II)

The Park Conservation Area is approximately 450m north east of the site

Cirencester South Conservation Area is approximately 1km north of the site



HER No. Area Description4972 Fragments of Glass Beaker from the Querns6491 The Roman road known as the Foss(e) Way runs from Exeter to Lincoln, with

sections running north-east and south-west from Cirencester.9138 Roman Burials found 1975 at Querns Maternity Hospital. Cirencester9187 Gloucester Street Almshouses9194 Medieval Seal and Roundel from Cirencester9195 Clay Pipe from Cirencester9196 C17 tokens from Cirencester9197 Cirencester Gaol20665 Modern desk-based assessment, geophysical survey and evaluation at the

Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.27119 Four undated features recorded during a 2004 evaluation excavation on the

former grounds of Cirencester Town Football Club, Cirencester.32536 Antiquarian investigation at Farm Field, near the Agricultural College.

Cirencester

32541 Iron adze found at the Cranhams, 187033209 A Roman, medieval or post medieval series of linear limestone quarries visible

as cropmarks on aerial photographs, Cirencester.42854 Geophysical survey over 107ha by Archaeological Services WYAS March to

May 2011 on the southern side of Cirencester, Cirencester parish.42855 Pair of sub-rectangular anomalies - probably areas of quarrying - located in

2011 geophysical survey work 116m northeast and 108m southeast of The Steadings, Cirencester.

42856 Possible infilled ditch recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly located in 2011 geophysical survey work about 250m east northeast The Steadings, Cirencester.

42857 Possible infilled ditches - as a field system - recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly located in 2011 geophysical survey work about 250m east northeast The Steadings, Cirencester.

42858 Possible curvilinear enclosure recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly about 220m southeast of The Steadings, southwest of Cirencester

42859 Cluster of probable pits recorded as geophysical anomalies during 2011 about 320m south of The Steadings, Cirencester.

42860 Probable pit anomaly recorded as geophysical anomalies during 2011 about 180m southwest of The Steadings, Cirencester.

42861 Series of possible ditches recorded as geophysical survey anomalies during 2011 about 165m southeast of Dairy Cottage, southwest of Cirencester.

42862 Post Medieval field boundary recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly during 2011 from south of Dairy Cottage - to the southeast - on the Foss Way southwest of Cirencester, Cirencester.

42863 Two clusters of probable pits recorded as geophysical survey anomalies about 360m south of Dairy Cottage, Cirencester.

42864 Large enclosure recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly 350m southeast of Dairy Cottage, southwest of Cirencester on the Foss Way, Cirencester.

42865 Possible field boundaries recorded as geophysical survey anomalies about 350m southeast of Dairy Cottage, southwest of Cirencester on the Foss Way, Cirencester.

42866 Ditch anomaly recorded as geophysical survey anomaly about 350m west of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42867 Series of possible pits recorded as geophysical survey anomalies west of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42868 Back-filled quarry pits identified as anomalies centred around 215m west of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42869 Post Medieval field boundary recorded as a geophysical anomaly 270m northeast of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42870 Linear anomalies recorded in geophysical survey work to the east and south of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42871 Ploughed-out remains of a round barrow recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly during 2011 about 360m northeast of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42872 Post Medieval field boundary recorded as a geophysical survey anomaly centred 175m east of The Cranhams, Cirencester.

42873 Series of ditch anomalies forming an enclosure or series of enclosures about 240m east of The Cranhams, Cirencester.

42874 Series of geophysical survey anomalies partly revealing an Unknown period settlement about 360m east southeast of The Cranhams, Cirencester.

42875 Series of anomalies indicating Unknown period enclosure about 420m north of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

42876 Pair of Post Medieval field boundaries recorded as geophysical anomalies 300m and 500m north of Chesterton Farm, Cirencester.

43314 Norcon pillbox to the south west of Cirencester.


Ridge and furrow recorded on NMP, small amount still extant in C_111 but immediately adjacent to this site.

Not within the historic towns survey.

A3x and A4p HLC categories - Regular organised enclosure ignoring former unenclosed cultivation patterns and Less regular organised enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns respectively.


Potential for currently unknown heritage assets is high due to the very large area of the site, the density of archaeology recorded in the vicinity and the masking effect of agricultural earthworks, which can obscure earlier archaeological features. Investigation has already commenced however, see below.


In 2011 geophysical survey of the majority of this land was undertaken (HER42854; SW11399).The survey revealed a potential prehistoric round barrow (represented by a ring-ditch), several areas of later prehistoric/Roman settlement and a number of other ground anomalies.

In May 2013 an Environmental Impact Assessment scoping report was submitted to Cotswold District Council, and in September 2013 this was followed by a revised scoping report. In response to both consultations it was recommended that the scope of the information to be provided should comprise desk-based assessment, geophysical survey and trial-trenching, together with an assessment of the development impact and an outline proposal for mitigation.

An initial phase of trial-trenching was undertaken in the western part of the site during December 2013. A report is yet to be received.

6 Recommendations


Land at Somerford Road, Cirencester – C_84

402545 200547

6.547ha



SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 750m north west of the site

SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm 850m south west of the site

SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 900m south east of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site

Cirencester south conservation area approximately 500m north of the site


HER No. Area Description11189 The Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (later part of the GWR).17970 Land at Oakley Hall32570 Rectangular flint found at Somerford Road Allotments, Cirencester32596 A silver ring was found in Love Lane Allotments. Cirencester32597 Glass object found at Love Lane Allotments. Cirencester


Nothing mapped by NMP or visible on AP.

Not within the historic towns survey area.

G4 HLC category - Existing settlement - present extent respectively


There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the presence of allotments which would obscure any archaeology present on aerial photographs and the high density of known archaeological sites in the vicinity.


In May 2013 this land was included within an Environmental Impact Assessment scoping report submitted to Cotswold District Council in respect of Chesterton Farm. In September 2013 a revised scoping report was submitted. In response to both consultations it was recommended that the scope of the information to be provided should comprise desk-based assessment, geophysical survey and trial-trenching, together with an assessment of the development impact and an outline proposal for mitigation.

Note that unlike the majority of the Chesterton Farm site this area has not been the subject of any geophysical survey.

6 Recommendations

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 Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester – CIR_E6

400754 201252

5.73ha


SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm approximately 1km south east of the site

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 1.1km east of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. Two adjacent – Royal Agricultural College (LB 365143 – Grade II) and Royal Agricultural College Chapel (LB 365144 – Grade II)




HER No. Area Description19993 Cirencester Agricultural College.20308 Archaeological observations at Deerpark Comprehensive School, Stroud Road,

Cirencester.20665 Modern desk-based assessment, geophysical survey and evaluation at the Royal

Agricultural College, Cirencester.30348 Location of a WWII American military hospital on the site of Cirencester College,

Cirencester.32536 Antiquarian investigation at Farm Field, near the Agricultural College. Cirencester41602 Turnpike road connecting Cainscross and Cirencester via Rodborough and

Minchinhampton.




A3x HLC category - Regular organised enclosure ignoring former unenclosed cultivation patterns


There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets on this site due to the high density of archaeological features nearby.


There is no record of any consultation regarding this area.

6 Recommendations


Land north of Kingshill, Cirencester – CIR_E1

403833 202414

5.29ha


SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 600m and 750m west of the site

SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 900m south west of the site

Few LBs within 1km, none within the site

Cirencester south conservation area approximately 1km south west of the site

Cirencester town conservation area approximately 1km south west of the site


HER No. Area Description2129 Enclosures (cropmarks) at The Beeches, Cirencester.5963 Kingshill Lane, a possible Roman Road east of Cirencester.12789 The present A417, to the east of Cirencester, was referred to as the London

Turnpike Road in documentation dated to 1772.20701 Land north of London Road, Cirencester, desk-based assessment and monitoring

of geotechnical test pitting.22444 Cherry Tree Lane and Burford Road South excavated as part of the A417/A419

DBFO road improvement scheme. Prehistoric pits and medieval and post medieval activity recorded.

28209 A modern archaeological desk-based assessment of land at Kingshill North, Cirencester.

28350 Modern geophysical survey on land at Kingshill North, Cirencester. Ridge and furrow identified.

28654 Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman features recorded during a modern evaluation at Kingshill North, Cirencester.

32403 Geophysical survey near A419/Burford Road Junction, Cirencester32898 Fieldwalking undertaken for the A419/417 Cirencester and Stratton Bypass -

Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment.33219 Two medieval or post medieval limestone quarries visible as earthworks on aerial

photographs, Cirencester/33665 Desk based assessment at London Road, Cirencester.33769 Large open-area archaeological excavation by Oxford Archaeology undertaken

between April and August 2008 at Kingshill North, Cirencester.


Large cut feature mapped by NMP but not visible on AP.


A3 HLC category - Regular organised enclosure ignoring former unenclosed cultivation patterns


There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets as only a small sample was investigated during evaluation of the site.


In 2005 a pre-planning application consultation for development of this land and an area to the west prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation. Desk-based assessment (SW8423; HER28209), geophysical survey (SW8530; HER28350) and trial-trenching (SW8756; HER28654) were undertaken in 2005 – 6.

The results proved of exceptional interest and have since been supplemented by the results of an excavation (SW10253; HER33769) undertaken on the land to the west in 2008 in advance of its development for housing.

On the land to the west late Neolithic pits and a Beaker-period ring-ditch with a central inhumation and a further burial of the same period were found. In the mid-late Iron Age an area of enclosed settlement was present, associated with pits used to store agricultural produce but later used for the deposition of domestic waste. Three human burials associated with the settlement were found. Roman activity was restricted to a single cremation burial.

While the archaeology in the area of current interest would appear to be more sparse, further evidence relating to prehistoric and Roman phases of activity are likely to be present.

In 2006 a planning application (06/02666/OUT) for a business park prompted a recommendation that archaeological excavation should be secured by means of an appropriate planning condition. The application was permitted with an appropriate condition in December 2007 and is still current.

In 2013 a planning application (13/02942/OUT) was made for a mixed-use employment and residential development, and it was recommended that archaeological excavation should be secured by means of an appropriate planning condition. The application is currently not determined.

6 Recommendations


Archaeological recording of assets to an appropriate level

Land east of Kingshill North – C_81

403832 202417

5.154ha


SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 600m and 750m west of the site

SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 900m south west of the site


Cirencester south conservation area approximately 1km south west of the site

Cirencester town conservation area approximately 1km south west of the site


HER No. Area Description2129 Enclosures (cropmarks) at The Beeches, Cirencester.5963 Kingshill Lane, a possible Roman Road east of Cirencester.12789 The present A417, to the east of Cirencester, was referred to as the London

Turnpike Road in documentation dated to 1772.20701 Land north of London Road, Cirencester, desk-based assessment and monitoring

of geotechnical test pitting.22444 Cherry Tree Lane and Burford Road South excavated as part of the A417/A419


28209 A modern archaeological desk-based assessment of land at Kingshill North, Cirencester.

28350 Modern geophysical survey on land at Kingshill North, Cirencester. Ridge and furrow identified.

28654 Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman features recorded during a modern evaluation at Kingshill North, Cirencester.

32403 Geophysical survey near A419/Burford Road Junction, Cirencester32898 Fieldwalking undertaken for the A419/417 Cirencester and Stratton Bypass -

Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment.33219 Two medieval or post medieval limestone quarries visible as earthworks on aerial

photographs, Cirencester/33665 Desk based assessment at London Road, Cirencester.33769 Large open-area archaeological excavation by Oxford Archaeology undertaken

between April and August 2008 at Kingshill North, Cirencester.


Large cut feature mapped by NMP but not visible on AP.




There is limited potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the assessment and evaluation detailed below.


In 2005 a pre-planning application consultation for development of this land and an area to the west prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation. Desk-based assessment (SW8423; HER28209), geophysical survey (SW8530; HER28350) and trial-trenching (SW8756; HER28654) were undertaken in 2005 – 6.

The results proved of exceptional interest and have since been supplemented by the results of an excavation (SW10253; HER33769) undertaken on the land to the west in 2008 in advance of its development for housing.

On the land to the west late Neolithic pits and a Beaker-period ring-ditch with a central inhumation and a further burial of the same period were found. In the mid-late Iron Age an area of enclosed settlement was present, associated with pits used to store agricultural produce but later used for the deposition of domestic waste. Three human burials associated with the settlement were found. Roman activity was restricted to a single cremation burial.

While the archaeology in the area of current interest would appear to be more sparse, further evidence relating to prehistoric and Roman phases of activity are likely to be present.

In 2006 a planning application (06/02666/OUT) for a business park prompted a recommendation that archaeological excavation should be secured by means of an appropriate planning condition. The application was permitted with an appropriate condition in December 2007 and is still current.

In 2013 a planning application (13/02942/OUT) was made for a mixed-use employment and residential development, and it was recommended that archaeological excavation should be secured by means of an appropriate planning condition. The application is currently not determined.

6 Recommendations



Hunters Equestrian, Cherry Tree Lane, Cirencester – CIR_E9

404087 202734

4.89ha


SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 900m and 1.1km west of the site


Cirencester south conservation area approximately 1.2km south west of the site

Cirencester town conservation area approximately 1.3km south west of the site


HER No. Area Description5963 Kingshill Lane, a possible Roman Road east of Cirencester.12760 The Hunters, Burford Road - desk based assessment.22444 Cherry Tree Lane and Burford Road South excavated as part of the A417/A419


32403 Geophysical survey near A419/Burford Road Junction, Cirencester33665 Desk based assessment at London Road, Cirencester.




A4p HLC category - Less regular organised enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns


There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the high density of archaeological features uncovered whenever investigations have been made in the near vicinity.



6 Recommendations


Siddington Park Farm, Cirencester – CIR_E2

404014 200315

4.67ha


SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 450m west of the site

SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 1.1km north west of the site

Few LBs within 1km, none within the site. Two adjacent – Siddington House (LB 129468 – Grade II) and Preston Mill (LB 129407 – Grade II)

Preston conservation area approximately 500m north east of the site

Cirencester south conservation area approximately 1km north west of the site


HER No. Area Description7542 The archaeological remains of Ermin Street Roman road.28270 A 2006 geophysical survey of land at Siddington Park Farm, Cirencester.28312 Modern desk based assessment at Siddington Park Farm, Cirencester.28351 Desk based assessment of land at Siddington. The high potential for Roman and

Iron Age features has been identified.28686 A number of 18th century water meadow were recorded during a topographical

survey at Kingshill South, Cirencester.28781 Middle Iron Age settlement ditches and pits recorded during a modern evaluation

on land at Siddington Park Farm, Preston.34582 Modern geophysical survey at Siddington Park Farm, Cirencester.34589 Modern evaluation excavation trenches surrounding Siddington Park Farm,

Preston.34676 Later Prehistoric-Roman enclosed settlement recorded in geophysical and

excavation work close to Worm's Farm, Siddington, in advance of proposed developments, Preston.


Semi-circle of hachures possibly indicating a hut circle mapped by NMP, a sunken feature is visible on AP.


F1 HLC category - Surviving post-medieval designed ornamental landscape


There is limited potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the assessment and evaluation detailed below.


In 2005-6 a pre-planning application consultation prompted episodes of desk-based assessment (SW8448; HER28312; SW8531; HER28351) and geophysical survey (SW8610; HER28270). An earlier phase of geophysical survey had been undertaken on this site in 2001 (SW8447; HER28312).

In 2006 an outline planning application for a business park (06/02770/OUT) prompted trial-trenching (SW8843; HER34589) which confirmed the presence of later prehistoric settlement enclosures containing numerous pits. Residual finds may also indicate some potential for early prehistoric activity within this site. The application was permitted in December 2007 with a condition to secure archaeological excavation. The permission has not been implemented.

In 2011 a pre-application enquiry regarding the construction of a new access in the northern part of the site prompted a recommendation for excavation, and a subsequent planning application (11/05462/FUL) was permitted in January 2012 with a condition to secure excavation. The permission has not been implemented.

In 2011 an outline planning application (11/05716/OUT) was made for a new care home covering the southernmost two-thirds of the area of interest. This was permitted in November 2012 with a condition to secure excavation. The permission has not been implemented.

6 Recommendations



Bowling Green Lane, Cirencester – C_42

402281 203128

4.602ha


SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 550m south of the site

SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 800m and 1km south east of the site

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 1.3km south of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. One adjacent – Lower Bowling Green Farm, Bowling Green Lane (LB 365159 – Grade II)

Gloucester Street and River Walk conservation area approximately 400m south of the site

Cirencester Town conservation area approximately 500m south of the site

The Park conservation area approximately 750m south west of the site

Cirencester south conservation area approximately 1.1km south east of the site

Baunton conservation area approximately 1km north of the site

Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 1km south west of the site


HER No. Area Description2085 Road line - possible alternative route of White Way.9819 Eighteenth century water-meadows recognised from aerial photographs to the

east of Stratton.20631 Archaeological assessment of land adjacent to Bowling Green Farm, Cirencester.28473 18th century quarry working on the land adjacent to Bowling Green Farm,

Cirencester.33140 Four Medieval or Post Medieval quarries visible as earthworks on aerial

photographs, Cirencester.38051 Desk based assessment carried out by CgMs Consulting during 2010 of land off

Bowling Green Lane, Cirencester.


Areas of quarrying mapped by NMP and visible on AP.




There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets in the areas not subject to post-medieval quarrying.


In 2010 and 2011 consultations regarding Environmental Impact Assessment screening in each case prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation.

6 Recommendations


Land east of Wilkinson Road, Cirencester – CIR_E4

402540 200205

3.1ha



SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm approximately 800m west of the site

SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 900m east of the site

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 1km north west of the site




HER No. Area Description11189 The Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (later part of the GWR).


Ridge and furrow mapped by NMP and visible on AP.


A4p and G4 HLC categories - Less regular organised enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns and Existing settlement - present extent respectively


There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the high density of archaeological features uncovered whenever investigations have been made in the near vicinity and the potential masking of earlier features by ridge and furrow earthworks.



Note that unlike the majority of the Chesterton Farm site this area has not been the subject of desk-based assessment or any geophysical survey.

6 Recommendations


Land at Kingsmeadow, Cirencester – CIR_E17

403663 200553

3.10ha


SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 300m south west of the site

SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 800m north west of the site

Few LBs within 1km, none within the site. One adjacent – Preston Mill (LB 129407 – Grade II)

Preston conservation area approximately 600m north east of the site

Cirencester south conservation area approximately 600m north west of the site


HER No. Area Description7542 The archaeological remains of Ermin Street Roman road.9856 Milestone at Kingsmead16228 An archaeological evaluation at Kings Meadow Retail Park, Preston.21562 Modern evaluation at the Tesco superstore, Cricklade Road, Cirencester.28686 A number of 18th century water meadows were recorded during a topographical

survey at Kingshill South, Cirencester.34563 Modern desk-based assessment in advance of proposed development work at

Cricklade Road, Preston.34569 A watching brief was maintained by the Oxford Archaeological Unit between mid-

May and July 1993. Work was carried out along the service trenches across the Tesco's site during the development work, which in one trench was recorded in detail.

34641 Two Modern possible flax retting pits recorded in 1994 evaluation work at this (King's Meadow Retail Park) site, Preston

34642 Environmental sampling carried out from a number of identifiable points across the 1994 evaluation trenches at King's Meadow Retail Park, Preston.

34670 Possible Roman ground clearance burning and ploughing recorded across the area of 2002 evaluation trenches, Cricklade, Cirencester.

34671 Possible Roman ditches or palaeochannels recorded in some of the 2002 evaluation trenches, Cricklade Road, Cirencester.


Water meadows mapped by NMP and faintly visible on AP.


D3 HLC categories - Floated watermeadow system


The evaluation in 1994 (detailed below) indicates potential for currently unknown heritage assets in the form of prehistoric environmental evidence and human burials.


In 1994 a planning application (CT.6601/F) for retail development prompted trial-trenching (SW1066; HER16228). Along with evidence from investigations undertaken to the west the results indicate that the prehistoric landscape was a low-lying wetland with braided stream courses. Construction of a Roman road – Ermin Street (the modern A419 road) - to the immediate north led to the silting-up of stream channels and the utilisation of the land for agriculture. On the land to the west the margin of the road was utilised during the Roman period for burials, and further burials are likely to be present in the area of interest.

There is no record of any more recent consultation regarding the development of this land.

6 Recommendations



Exclusion of any heritage assets meriting preservation from the application area



The Coach House Stables, Upper Siddington, Cirencester – C_172

402975 200233

2.993ha


SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 400m east of the site


SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm approximately 1km west of the site

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 1.3km north west of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, one within the site – The Old Rectory, Siddington (LB 479369 – Grade II)



HER No. Area Description2117 Possible site of Upper Siddington deserted medieval settlement and St Mary's

Church, Siddington.3900 Thames and Severn Canal (eighteenth century) from Wallbridge to the River

Thames at Lechlade.41390 A Desk Based Assessment was carried out along the route of the Stroudwater

and the Thames and Severn Canal by Cotswold Archaeology in 2003.


Features relating to the deserted medieval settlement mapped by NMP some visible on AP.


A4p HLC categories - Less regular organised enclosure partly reflecting former unenclosed cultivation patterns


There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the potential masking of earlier features by medieval earthworks.



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Land at Chesterton School, Somerford Road, Cirencester – C_76

402175 200852

2.64ha




SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm approximately 750m south west of the site


The Park conservation area approximately 850m north west of the site


Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 850m north west of the site


HER No. Area Description32893 Site visit to groundworks at Chesterton playing fields, Cirencester.




G4 HLC category - Existing settlement - present extent


There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the high density of archaeological features in the vicinity and the lack of previous archaeological investigation of the site.

.



6 Recommendations


Site at The Cranhams, Cranhams Lane, Cirencester – C_111

401747 200240

1.93ha


SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm immediately to the south of the site

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 1km north of the site

SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 1.1km north of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. One adjacent - The Cranhams, Cranhams Lane (LB 365237 – Grade II)

The Park conservation area approximately 1.2km north east of the site

Cirencester south conservation area approximately 1.3km north of the site

Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 1.1km north west of the site


HER No. Area Description42854 Geophysical survey over 107ha by Archaeological Services WYAS March to May

2011 on the southern side of Cirencester, Cirencester parish.


Ridge and furrow mapped by NMP and visible on AP.


A3x HLC category - Regular organised enclosure ignoring former unenclosed cultivation patterns


There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the high density of archaeological features in the near vicinity and the potential masking of earlier features by ridge and furrow earthworks.



Note that unlike the majority of the Chesterton Farm site this area has not been the subject of any geophysical survey.

6 Recommendations


4 Acre Field, Cirencester – C_16

401792 201259

1.71ha


SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 35m north east of the site

SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 400m north east of the site

SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm approximately 1km south of the site




Cirencester town conservation area approximately 600m north of the site



HER No. Area Description2121 "The Querns" is used to define the area of land west of the Roman town, and with

the Roman amphitheatre in Cirencester. Burials have been found within this area since the 18th century.


Ridge and furrow mapped by NMP but not visible on AP.




There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the high density of archaeological features in the near vicinity and the potential masking of earlier features by ridge and furrow earthworks.



6 Recommendations


Land off Purley Road, Cirencester – C_89

402886 201660

1.175ha


Within SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 700m west of the site

SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 800m and 900m north of the site


Within Cirencester south conservation area

Cirencester Town conservation area approximately 600m north west of the site


Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 900m west of the site


HER No. Area Description648 Roman Street System, Cirencester652 Roman Finds - Grammar School Field669 Roman Building XII,1 was excavated at The Beeches between 1970-73.670 Roman Building XII.2 was excavated near The Beeches between 1971-3.4958 Burial found 1972 at Beeches Town House8972 Roman mosaic recorded at Victoria Road, Cirencester9482 Roman outbuildings and demolition layers at Victoria Road school site,

Cirencester.9483 Excavations at Cirencester Grammar School, Victoria Road, in 196019922 77 Victoria Road21313 Negative archaeological excavation of fence posts at Cirencester Infants School,

Cirencester26532 Roman deposits located during a 2004 evaluation at 77 Victoria Road,

Cirencester.29440 Excavations were undertaken between 1970-3 at Site CQ, The Beeches,

Cirencester.30589 75a Victoria Road, Cirencester: Watching Brief

33875 Probing and rudimentary resistivity undertaken by Richard Reece in the north west of Grammar School Field, Cirencester.

34551 A series of post medieval water meadows visible as earthworks on aerial photographs, Cirencester.

40114 Archaeological desk based assessment carried out by Gloucestershire County Council Archaeology Service 27 June to 1 July 2011 in advance of proposed fencing works at Cirencester Primary School, Victoria Road, Cirencester.

40570 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken at Cirencester Primary School, Victoria Road, Cirencester.

42751 2011 evaluation at Cirencester Primary School, Victoria Road, Cirencester.45212 Desk based assessment for land at Purley Road, Cirencester


Ditch mapped by NMP and visible on AP.




There is very high potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the high density of archaeological features in the near vicinity and the lack of previous disturbance on the site.


In 2013 a pre-planning application enquiry prompted a recommendation that assessment and evaluation should be undertaken. A desk-based assessment (HER45212; SW12260) has been compiled.

6 Recommendations

This site is previously undeveloped and almost entirely within a Scheduled Monument. There is therefore a strong presumption against its development. Should development be pursued, 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 Paternoster House, Watermoor Road, Cirencester – C_82

402509 201481

0.941ha




SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 1.1km and 1.2km north of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. Five adjacent – Watermoor House, Watermoor Road (LB 365470 – Grade II), Gates, doors, piers and attached quadrants of wall to Watermoor House (LB 365471 – Grade II), Wall and gate pier attached to numbers 16 – 26 Watermoor Road (LB 365465 – Grade II), Lock up in grounds of Cotswold District Council Offices (LB 365459 – Grade II) and Church of the Holy Trinity, Watermoor Road (LB 365468 – Grade II*)


Cirencester Town conservation area approximately 200m north of the site




HER No. Area Description405 Roman structures at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester407 Excavations in Parsonage Field, Watermoor Road, Cirencester, 1958413 Later Corinium Roman Fort - 'Leaholme Fort' - located at Leaholme, Cirencester648 Roman Street System, Cirencester8991 Roman Pillar - Watermoor Parsonage9562 Archaeological excavation in 1985 at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, in

connection with new temporary classroom9566 Archaeological Assessment at Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road,

Cirencester11841 Medieval Well and Pit found at Paternoster School - Cirencester11843 Roman finds from Paternoster School - Cirencester13720 Excavation in February 1992 to assess the implications of a proposal to erect

children’s play equipment at Paternoster School, Cirencester13721 Desk based assessment at land off Querns Lane, Cirencester.13772 Paternoster School, 1992, Cirencester.

13773 Paternoster School Cirencester14080 Excavation at St. Michael's Field, Cirencester, in 199214914 SMC application for excavation , Paternoster School15174 Archaeological evaluation, Paternoster School, Watermoor Road15386 Watching brief at 28 Watermoor Road (Tuppence House), Cirencester.16229 Roman buildings at Paternoster House, Cirencester20634 Evaluation on land adjacent to Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road,

Cirencester.20678 Watching brief revealing a Roman building at 26 Watermoor Road, Cirencester.21086 Paternoster School, Cirencester - new atrium excavation, 1997.21396 Modern geophysical survey at the Querns School, Cirencester. The geophysical

survey identified possible walls, structures and buildings to the rear of the school.22110 Negative modern archaeological watching brief during investigation of a faulty gas

pipe, Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester.22151 Negative archaeological evaluation for a play area at Paternoster School,

Watermoor Road, Cirencester.22214 Desk based assessment and evaluation for a sports hall at Paternoster School,

Watermoor Road, Cirencester.22368 Roman demolition material recorded during a 2003 evaluation on land at The Old

Parsonage, 30 Watermoor Road, Cirencester.22478 An archaeological programme of recording during Thames Water's repairs to

public sewers, in five main locations, to the north of and within, Cirencester. (NGR 401816 202959; 402649 201193; 402923 201177; 402696 201347; 402728 201975.)

26882 A modern negative programme of archaeological recording at The Old Parsonage, 30 Watermoor Road, Cirencester.

27760 An excavation and watching brief at Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester.

28183 A modern archaeological excavation of post holes at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester.

28184 A modern archaeological evaluation for a ramp and sensory garden at Paternoster School, Cirencester.

28185 Archaeological monitoring for a sensory garden, additional resurfacing and ramp, at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester.

28883 An archaeological excavation was undertaken due to the construction of a new sports hall at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

28884 Between August 2005 and April 2006, an archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the construction of a new sports hall at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

28885 A probable Roman floor layer was revealed during the excavation of a service trench at Paternoster School in 2005.

28886 A Roman demolition layer was revealed during the archaeological evaluation at Paternoster school in 2005.

30265 Geophysical survey at land off Quern's Lane, Cirencester30266 Watching brief at land off Quern's Lane, Cirencester30267 Field evaluation off land off Quern's Lane, Cirencester

30385 Roman Building at Watermoor Road, Cirencester30392 Roman deposits at 28 Watermoor Road, Cirencester30438 Roman demolition layer at 30 Watermoor Road, Cirencester30439 Post-medieval driveway at 30 Watermoor Road, Cirencester30448 Desk-based assessment of Paternoster House, Cirencester30457 Archaeological evaluation at Paternoster House, Cirencester30459 Excavations at Paternoster House, Cirencester30606 Roman deposits at the Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road,

Cirencester30607 Archaeological Evaluation at Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester30608 Pre-Roman watercourse at Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road,

Cirencester30614 Roman lamp found near Cirencester Workhouse, Trinity Road, Cirencester,

c.188630617 Roman bronze pins discovered during excavations at Parsonage Field,

Cirencester, in 195930618 Watching brief for play area at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester30622 Archaeological evaluation for proposed sports hall at Paternoster School,

Cirencester, in 200330625 January 1986 watching brief for a new classroom at Paternoster School,

Watermoor Road, Cirencester30635 Excavation for a soakaway trench at Paternoster School, Cirencester, in June

198630636 Watching brief for service trench at Paternoster School in October 198630637 Excavation at Paternoster School, Cirencester, in 198730640 Roman features associated with the Corinium Town wall at the Cotswold District

Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester30641 Post-medieval features, including an outhouse, and dark earth layer at Cotswold

District Council offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester30684 Roman building features near St. Michael's Field tennis court, Cirencester30688 Evidence of medieval stone robbing at St. Michael's Field tennis court,

Cirencester30736 Roman demolition layer at Paternoster School site, Cirencester30737 Post-medieval demolition layer at Paternoster School site, Cirencester30739 Desk-based assessment at Paternoster School for car park ramp, 200030909 Site of Cirencester Workhouse, later a hospital, and today the site of the Cotswold

District Council Offices at Trinity Road, Cirencester30983 Excavations in 1963 at Parsonage Field, Watermoor Road, Cirencester32950 A negative archaeological watching brief and excavation during the Installation of

a Play Area at Paternoster School, Cirencester.39399 Desk based assessment carried out by Gloucestershire County Council

Archaeology Service from 29 June to 29 July 2011 of land at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester.

39675 Management plan prepared by Cotswold Archaeology during 2008 of Saint Michael's Park, Cirencester.

40964 A watching brief was carried out during work for a new car park at Paternoster School in 1989, Cirencester.

43340 DBA for sensory room extension at Paternoster School, Cirencester






The site is already known to lie over complex archaeological deposits of Roman and later date.


In 2011 a pre-planning application consultation regarding the demolition of Paternoster House and the construction of a new care home prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation.

The eastern part of the area is occupied by a portion of Paternoster school. There is no record of any consultation regarding a re-development of the school site (but there have been numerous school-related developments which have prompted assessments, evaluations and programmes of mitigation recording).

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Within the Scheduled Monument there is a presumption that development that further damages archaeological deposits would not be appropriate. 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.

Brewery Car Park and Courtyard, Cripps Road, Cirencester – CIR_E16

402216 201863

0.82ha


Partially within and immediately adjacent to SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 200m south west of the site

SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 1km north east of the site


Within Cirencester Town conservation area

Cirencester South conservation area immediately south of the site

The Park conservation area approximately 150m west of the site



HER No. Area Description404 Roman house was revealed an the Ashcroft Site, Cirencester.648 Roman Street System, Cirencester674 Two Roman Mosaics were found at Ashcroft Road Bowling Green in 1909.8884 An early-Medieval ditch was observed during an excavation in 1961 at the

Ashcroft Site, Cirencester.8949 In 1849, a Roman mosaic was noted on the west side of Cricklade Street under

Cripps' Brewery.8956 A Roman mosaic was found in the grounds of Ashcroft House, Ashcroft Road in

1902-05.8959 Roman foundations north of Ashcroft Road are recorded on "Cripps" Map dating

to 1911.8962 Roman culvert north of Ashcroft Road is marked on "Cripps" map of 1911.8963 Roman bases' north of Ashcroft Road are marked on "Cripps'" Map of 1911.8992 A limited excavation was undertaken at the site of Bridge's Garage, Castle Street

(Insula XXI) in 1970.9556 Roman features, possible relating to a building, were recorded during a watching

brief at Town Court (Brewery), Cirencester, in 1981.11257 An excavation was undertaken at 20 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, in 1989

revealing a Roman domestic dwelling.

11258 Post-medieval garden cultivation was revealed during an excavation at 20 Cricklade Street, Cirencester in 1989.

11259 Medieval 'black earth' deposits were found during an excavation at 20 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, in 1989.

14075 A stage two archaeological evaluation was undertaken as part of the Corinium Development scheme.

14076 An excavation of a sewerage pipe line was undertaken in Brewery Car Park Cirencester, in 1990.

14077 A watching brief was undertaken during the construction at the site of 20 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, in 1990.

16203 A watching brief was undertaken at Cirencester Bowling Club, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester in 1995.

17950 A watching brief was undertaken at the site of the Tesco Store, at 4/5 Farell Close, Cirencester, in 1996.

19988 A desk based assessment was undertaken for the site of Brewery Court, Cirencester in 1997.

20367 A desk-based assessment was undertaken in 1988 as part of the Cirencester Town Centre development plan.

20463 A desk based assessment was undertaken for Brewery Court, Cirencester in 1996.

21060 An archaeological desk based assessment was undertaken at Brewery Arts, Cirencester.

21346 A desk-based assessment was undertaken in September 1999 at 'The Corinium', Cirencester, an area proposed for retail development

28038 A watching brief was undertaken during the construction of the Tesco store behind Castle Street, Cirencester, in 1979.

28052 A watching brief was undertaken on the site of precinct shops on Castle Street, Cirencester, in 1979.

28091 A modern archaeological desk based assessment at Brewery Car Park, Cirencester.

28706 In 1951, an excavation was undertaken at the Ashcroft site to further explore the mosaic found in 1950.

28905 An archaeological observation noted a Roman mosaic under the back of Cripps' Brewery, Cricklade Street, Cirencester, in 1849.

28967 A non archaeological intervention in 1950 revealed a Roman mosaic in an area of allotments near Ashcroft Road, Cirencester.

28989 A Roman wall was found, associated with very few undisturbed layers, during an excavation in 1970 on the site of Bridge's Garage in Castle Street.

28996 Black earth soil horizons, dating to post-medieval and medieval period, were identified during archaeological recording in Cirencester.

28999 Possible medieval ephemeral structure was identified in test pit 3 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29000 A wall of 16th/17th century date indicating a possible ephemeral structure was revealed in test pit 3 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29001 A medieval yard was identified in test pit 3 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29002 Two pits, one certainly of early medieval date, were identified in test pit 3 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29003 A Roman occupation layer was identified in test pit 3 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29006 A medieval wall was identified in test pit 7 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29007 A large medieval pit was noted in test pit 7 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29023 A quarry, possibly of Roman date, was noted at the site of Tesco on Castle Street during a watching brief in 1979.

29024 Roman buildings were noted during a watching brief at the Tesco site in 1979 although building plans could not be suggested.

29104 Post-Roman ditches were found during an excavation in 1951 at the Ashcroft Site, Cirencester.

29105 An excavation was undertaken in 1961 at the Ashcroft Site, Cirencester.29107 In 1909, two Roman mosaics were found in the in a field north of Ashcroft Road,

Cirencester.29112 A Roman mosaic was found in the grounds of Ashcroft House in 1902-5.29114 A watching brief was undertaken during the construction of shops and associated

sewerage at Town Court (Brewery), Cirencester, in 1981.29115 A Roman domestic dwelling dating to between 1st to 4th century was revealed

during an excavation at 20 Cricklade Street, Cirencester.29117 Roman occupation layers were revealed during an excavation at Brewery Car

Park, Cirencester in 1990.29118 A post-medieval/medieval pit was revealed during an excavation at Brewery Car

Park, Cirencester, in 1990.29119 Post-Roman black earth was revealed during an excavation at Brewery Car Park,

Cirencester in 1990.29120 A Roman mosaic was identified during a watching brief during the development of

the 20 Cricklade Street site in 1990.29122 A 19th century boundary wall was identified during a watching brief at Cirencester

Bowling Club, Ashcroft Road in 1995.29126 An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at Brewery Court, Cirencester in

1998.29127 A watching brief was undertaken during the development of the land at Brewery

Court and to the rear of 14 Cricklade Street, Cirencester.29128 Post-medieval garden features were identified during an evaluation excavation on

the land of Brewery Court and to the rear of 14 Cricklade Street, Cirencester.29129 Opus signinum floor was identified during a watching brief at Brewery Court in

1999-2001.29136 An evaluation excavation was undertaken at Brewery Arts, Cirencester in

September 2001.29159 Artefacts were recovered during the Co-op development in Cricklade Street,

Cirencester in 1985.29241 A tessellated pavement was found in the field behind the Brewery on Cirencester

in 1909.

29242 Artefacts were found at the T.I.M. Works allotments above the mosaic floor at Ashcroft.

29248 Roman monumental stones are marked on a map of 1911 located seven meters south of WH Smith's site.

29259 Roman foundations were located in Brewery Car park and marked on Beecham's 1911 map.

29263 Cirencester Brewery dating to the post-medieval period was located on Cricklade Street, Cirencester.

30351 WWII air raid shelter in the grounds of the former Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, Cirencester.

30758 Modern Evaluation at the Brewery Car Park, Cirencester.30891 Dark earth layer revealed during evaluation exercise at the Brewery Car Park,

Cirencester.30893 Cellar walls revealed during evaluation excavation at the Brewery Car Park,

Cirencester.30894 Roman floor revealed during evaluation excavation at the Brewery Car Park,

Cirencester30895 Robber trench revealed during evaluation excavation at the Brewery Car Park,

Cirencester.30896 Three pits revealed during an evaluation excavation at the Brewery Car Park,

Cirencester30902 Two walls revealed during evaluation excavation at the Brewery Car Park,

Cirencester32387 Roman bone die found at Brewery Court Car Park, Cricklade Street, Cirencester32956 Negative modern watching brief at Brewery Arts centre, Cirencester.33555 An archaeological evaluation was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology in April

2009 at 14 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.35064 Watching brief by Cotswold Archaeology during the groundworks associated with

the demolition of a workshop and erection of a new building on 31 March 2010 at 42A Ashcroft Road, Cirencester.

44789 Geophysical survey at Berrington Mill Nurseries, Station Road, Chipping Campden.






The site is already known to lie over complex archaeological deposits of Roman date.


In April 2013 a planning application (13/01304/OUT) was made for development of a cinema, student accommodation, restaurants, cafes shops and a multi-purpose arts facility.

It is currently proposed to support the new development on a rafted foundation, and to raise the majority of the new construction above the level of archaeological interest. An assessment of the engineering impact has been compiled (SW12119; HER44790).

6 Recommendations

Within the Scheduled Monument there is a presumption that development that further damages archaeological deposits would not be appropriate. Dependant on the nature of any proposed scheme, 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.





Waterloo Car Park, The Waterloo, Cirencester – CIR_E14

402647 202062

0.67ha



SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 650m north east of the site



Immediately south of Cirencester Town conservation area

Immediately north of Cirencester South conservation area



HER No. Area Description648 Roman Street System, Cirencester19990 A desk based assessment was undertaken for the area surrounding Waterloo Car

Park in March 1998.20654 A negative watching brief occurred at the car park site, The Woolmarket,

Cirencester.22478 An archaeological programme of recording during Thames Water's repairs to


28322 A modern desk based assessment was undertaken for the Woolmarket car park, Cirencester.

28343 A ground probing radar was employed at the Woolmarket car park, Cirencester revealing potential for Roman archaeology beneath the ground.

28955 An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at The Waterloo car park site in August 1998.

28956 Roman features including walls and floor layers were found during an archaeological evaluation of the Waterloo car park, Cirencester.

28957 Post-medieval and modern features, including a pit, robber trench and gully, were identified during the evaluation at Waterloo car park, Cirencester.

28960 A Jacobean coin was found in the rear garden of 75 Corinium Gate in the 1970s.

28961 A fragment of carved stone of possible Roman date was found on the bed of the river Churn at 31 Corinium Gate.

28976 Roman clay roof tiles were found at 33, The Waterloo and subsequently recorded under accession number 1971/31.

30671 Stone wall foundations near the car park at The Waterloo, Cirencester30749 A modern archaeological evaluation at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester.30750 Demolition deposits at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30751 Wall at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester32242 Impact Assessment at Woolmarket Car Park, the Waterloo, Cirencester39491 Geophysical anomaly thought to be Post Medieval watercourses through the

landscape park grounds of the house known as The Abbey, The Abbey Grounds, Cirencester.

39666 Management plan prepared by Cotswold Archaeology during 2008 of The Abbey Grounds park, Cirencester.








In 1998 a proposal to redevelop the car park for social housing prompted desk-based assessment (SW4612; HER19990) and trial-trenching (SW4841; HER28955). The work revealed well-preserved remains dating to the Roman period, preserved as little as 0.68m below current ground level, including waterlogged organic remains.

Subsequently, pre-planning application consultations were received from Cotswold District Council in 2007, 2008 and 2011 for the development of a decked car park.

In February 2009 English Heritage advised Cotswold District Council that any new development would need to be supported on a rafted foundation above the level of archaeological interest, and that a piled foundation design would not be acceptable in view of the high importance and fragile nature of the waterlogged remains.

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Watermoor House, Watermoor Road, Cirencester – C_136

402605 201554

0.64ha




SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 1.1km and 1.2km north of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, two within the site - Watermoor House, Watermoor Road (LB 365470 – Grade II) and Gates, doors, piers and attached quadrants of wall to Watermoor House (LB 365471 – Grade II)

Within Cirencester South conservation area





HER No. Area Description407 Excavations in Parsonage Field, Watermoor Road, Cirencester, 1958412 Earlier Roman fort at Corinium (Cirencester)413 Later Corinium Roman Fort - 'Leaholme Fort' - located at Leaholme, Cirencester642 Price's Row - Roman Buildings648 Roman Street System, Cirencester658 Find of Roman coins marked on 1921 Ordnance Survey Map at Watermoor

House, Cirencester672 Collection of Roman finds made in the grounds of Watermoor House, Cirencester681 Roman Building - The Avenue - Insula VI7542 The archaeological remains of Ermin Street Roman road.9156 Roman Building - Leaholme - Insula V9565 Coins and pottery found during evaluation at Watermoor House, Cirencester, in

198611181 1990 evaluation in the grounds of Watermoor House, Cirencester.11189 The Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (later part of the GWR).12796 1992 plate-testing excavation at Watermoor House, Cirencester

13740 Roman building at Watermoor House, Cirencester22110 Negative modern archaeological watching brief during investigation of a faulty gas

pipe, Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester.28056 In 1982, an archaeological evaluation was undertaken at St Michael's Field,

Cirencester.28183 A modern archaeological excavation of post holes at Paternoster School,

Watermoor Road, Cirencester.28494 An excavation in 1974 in Insula VI of the Roman town, Admiral's Walk, revealed

Roman buildings and a section of Ermin street.30373 Excavations at Leaholme Court, Cirencester in 196130377 Excavations in 1961 of Basilica, Cirencester30408 Excavations at Price's Row, Cirencester, in 197230461 Evaluation at Watermoor House, Cirencester, in 199230462 Archaeological evaluation at Watermoor House, Cirencester, in 199630463 Archaeological Evaluation at Watermoor House, Cirencester, in 199930464 Watching brief at Watermoor House, Cirencester, in 200030483 Post-medieval boundary wall found at Watermoor House, Cirencester, in 199630484 Post-medieval well at Watermoor House, Cirencester30714 Medieval robber trench at Watermoor House, Cirencester30727 Post-medieval well at Watermoor House, Cirencester30736 Roman demolition layer at Paternoster School site, Cirencester30983 Excavations in 1963 at Parsonage Field, Watermoor Road, Cirencester39399 Desk based assessment carried out by Gloucestershire County Council

Archaeology Service from 29 June to 29 July 2011 of land at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester.

39675 Management plan prepared by Cotswold Archaeology during 2008 of Saint Michael's Park, Cirencester.

40964 A watching brief was carried out during work for a new car park at Paternoster School in 1989, Cirencester.









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Old Station Building and Car Park, Tetbury Road, Cirencester – CIR_E13

402070 201793

0.63ha


Immediately adjacent to SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 80m south of the site

SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 1.2km north east of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, two within the site – Former railway station, Sheep Street (LB 365426 – Grade II), Apsley Hall, Sheep Street (LB 365425 – Grade II). Nearby LBs include – 25, 25A, 27, 27A and 29 Sheep Street (LB 365421-3 respectively, all Grade II), Three Horse Temple, Cirencester Park (LB 365107 – Grade II), Ice house approximately 150m south west of Cirencester Park Mansion (LB 365108 – Grade II*) and Cirencester Park wall, gates, lodges and museum of Roman antiquities (LB 365436 – Grade II*)



Cirencester South conservation area approximately 80m south east of the site

Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) immediately north west of the site


HER No. Area Description2121 "The Querns" is used to define the area of land west of the Roman town, and with

the Roman amphitheatre in Cirencester. Burials have been found within this area since the 18th century, Cirencester.

6491 The Roman road known as the Foss(e) Way runs from Exeter to Lincoln, with sections running north-east and south-west from Cirencester.

9137 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the excavation of a foundation trench for a new boundary wall at the site of the former Oakley Cottage.

9182 Trial trenching was undertaken in June 1974 at the former Station Yard, Watermoor.

9842 Cirencester Park is a Grade I Registered Park which comprises a landscape park of early 18th century date and a former deer park with the remains of park pale dating to the 16th-17th century, Cirencester.

11189 The Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (later part of the GWR).14075 A stage two archaeological evaluation was undertaken as part of the Corinium

Development scheme.

15316 A desk based assessment was carried out in January 1994 of the area to the south of Hammond Way, Cirencester, formally occupied by the TRW building.

16241 Watching brief, Hammond Way, Cirencester20783 A desk-based assessment was undertaken for the land adjacent to Leisure

Centre, Cirencester, in 2000.21346 A desk-based assessment was undertaken in September 1999 at 'The Corinium',

Cirencester, an area proposed for retail development28621 A watching brief was undertaken during the construction phase of the

supermarket at the former site of the TRW building, Hammond Way, Cirencester.28985 Archaeological observations were made by R Reece at the site of the former

Kitchen Garden at the Bathurst Estate, in September 1960.28992 Non-archaeological groundwork work at Oakley Cottage, Tetbury Rd in 1933

revealed a coffin and burial.28993 In March 1975 the construction of the western relief road at Cirencester revealed

three stone coffins near Oakley Cottage.28994 A 19th century rubbish dump was revealed during trial trenching in Station Road,

Watermoor, during 1974.29004 Post-medieval phases of 19th/20th century date were revealed in test pit 5 during

the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.29032 Stray Roman artefacts were found at the GWR station and noted by Helen Cripps

in a letter dating to 1922.29033 Casual observation and reporting of three stone coffin, containing bodies, were

incorporated into the wall on Tetbury Road.29034 Oakley Cottage on Tetbury Road is a post-medieval structure associated with

Cirencester Park estate.29476 Modern negative watching brief at St James's Place, Cirencester.30320 Post-medieval limestone wall, Hammond Way, Cirencester32238 Section of Kitchen Garden wall at Oakley Cottage, Tetbury Road, Cirencester33408 Modern desk based assessment of Sheep Street Island, Cirencester.41390 A Desk Based Assessment was carried out along the route of the Stroudwater

and the Thames and Severn Canal by Cotswold Archaeology in 2003.41602 Turnpike road connecting Cainscross and Cirencester via Rodborough and

Minchinhampton.44353 An archaeological excavation was carried out on the site of the former Bridges

Garage, Old Tetbury Road, Cirencester.






There is significant potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the location on the line of the Roman city wall, the high density of archaeological features in the near vicinity and the limited previous evaluation of the site.


This site has been the subject of numerous pre-planning application consultations since 2000.

In 2008, a pre-planning application consultation regarding the construction of a decked car park prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation. A desk-based assessment (SW9672; HER33408) was undertaken. No further investigation was progressed.

6 Recommendations


Cirencester Lorry Park, Old Cricklade Road, Kingsmeadow, Cirencester – CIR_E11

403223 201010

0.6ha


SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 850m south west of the site

SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 200m north west of the site


Cirencester south conservation area approximately 50m north west of the site

Preston conservation area approximately 1km east of the site

Cirencester Town conservation area approximately 1km north west of the site


HER No. Area Description7542 The archaeological remains of Ermin Street Roman road.28686 A number of 18th century water meadows were recorded during a topographical

survey at Kingshill South, Cirencester.44458 Negative 2012 watching brief undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology on the

groundworks associated with the replacement of a gravity foul sewer at Kingshill South, Cirencester.


Water meadow features mapped by NMP not visible on AP.




There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the location on the edge of Roman city on a major road (possible burials) and the lack of previous investigation of the site.


In 2011 a pre-application consultation from Cotswold District Council regarding the construction of a decked car park prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation.

In 2012 a planning application (12/02137/FUL) for use of the area as a temporary vehicle depot was permitted with a condition for archaeological mitigation.

6 Recommendations


Forum Car Park, Cirencester – C_57

402492 201868

0.542ha











HER No. Area Description647 The Forum, located within Insula I of Roman Corinium, is positioned within

present day Tower Street, The Avenue and Lewis Lane.648 Roman Street System, Cirencester7542 The archaeological remains of Ermin Street Roman road.8882 Components of Roman buildings, including walls, mosaic and hypocaust, were

found during the excavations at Dyer Court, Cirencester, in 1957.8887 Roman Building VIII.1 was found during an excavation at the site of the new

Police Station in 1962.8978 A Roman mosaic was found in 1810 in Dyer Street, Cirencester.9178 Roman Mosaic - Dyer Street14612 A negative watching brief was undertaken at Forum Youth Centre, Lewis Lane in

1993.20956 Cirencester Traffic and Environment Plan - desk based assessment21074 A desk based assessment was undertaken for the area of the Forum Car Park,

Cirencester, in 1999.28261 A modern archaeological desk-based assessment of the Forum Car Park and

King's Walk, Cirencester.28491 Forty eight small trenches were excavated in 1957 in the private garden of Dyer

Court, Cirencester in advance of the area becoming a car park.

28626 A geophysical survey was undertaken at Forum car park, Cirencester, in August 2006.

29284 The laying of garden path in Alma Place, Lewis Lane in 1856-60 revealed a Roman mosaic.

29287 In 1810, Roman mosaic was found west of Dyer Street and Gloucester House although the method of recovered in not known.

29309 A watching brief was undertaken at the Telephone Exchange, Lewis Lane, Cirencester in 1971.

29312 A watching brief was undertaken at The Forum Centre between June and December 1998.

29328 An evaluation was undertaken at the Forum Car Park in Cirencester in 2002.29349 A 4th century Roman coin was found in Lewis Lane, Cirencester.29353 Stray find of a late 18th century iron lock was found at the site of the present

Forum Car Park in 196429354 Stray find of 17th/18th century pottery was found in the Forum Car Park site,

Cirencester.29355 Stray find of pottery amphora was found in Lewis Lane, Cirencester, in 1925.29357 Pottery of unknown date was found somewhere on Lewis Lane, possibly in April

1885.29363 The cellar survey of 32 Tower Street revealed a well of unknown date.29365 Recorded observation at Lewis Lane in 1853 included a massive wall and large

square column.29375 A well was recorded in the garden of 38 Lewis Lane, Cirencester during the cellar

survey in 1991.29376 A Primitive Methodist Chapel on Lewis Lane was noted by Beecham in 1887.29377 A stray find of potter's stamps were found on Lewis Lane in 1891.29381 A nursery is marked on the 1875 town map of Cirencester located on Lewis Lane.32271 Altar found during extension work at the Telephone Exchange, Lewis Lane, in

Cirencester, 197136995 Archaeological watching brief maintained from 26 to 29 April 2010 by Foundations

Archaeological during the replacement of floodlights at The Forum Car Park, Cirencester.

41147 A watching brief was undertaken during works for new buildings at Watermoor Hospital and Cotswold District Council Offices, Cirencester.






There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the high density of archaeological features in the vicinity and the limited nature of previous archaeological investigations of the site.


In 2006 a pre-planning application enquiry prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation. Desk-based assessment (SW8538; HER28621) and geophysical (ground-penetrating radar) survey (SW8762; HER28626) were undertaken. No further investigation was progressed.

6 Recommendations


Forum Car Park, Northway, Cirencester – CIR_E10

402492 201868

0.54ha












present day Tower Street, The Avenue and Lewis Lane.648 Roman Street System, Cirencester7542 The archaeological remains of Ermin Street Roman road.8882 Components of Roman buildings, including walls, mosaic and hypocaust, were

found during the excavations at Dyer Court, Cirencester, in 1957.8887 Roman Building VIII.1 was found during an excavation at the site of the new

Police Station in 1962.8978 A Roman mosaic was found in 1810 in Dyer Street, Cirencester.9178 Roman Mosaic - Dyer Street14612 A negative watching brief was undertaken at Forum Youth Centre, Lewis Lane in


Cirencester, in 1999.28261 A modern archaeological desk-based assessment of the Forum Car Park and

King's Walk, Cirencester.28491 Forty eight small trenches were excavated in 1957 in the private garden of Dyer

Court, Cirencester in advance of the area becoming a car park.


29284 The laying of garden path in Alma Place, Lewis Lane in 1856-60 revealed a Roman mosaic.


29309 A watching brief was undertaken at the Telephone Exchange, Lewis Lane, Cirencester in 1971.

29312 A watching brief was undertaken at The Forum Centre between June and December 1998.

29328 An evaluation was undertaken at the Forum Car Park in Cirencester in 2002.29349 A 4th century Roman coin was found in Lewis Lane, Cirencester.29353 Stray find of a late 18th century iron lock was found at the site of the present

Forum Car Park in 196429354 Stray find of 17th/18th century pottery was found in the Forum Car Park site,

Cirencester.29355 Stray find of pottery amphora was found in Lewis Lane, Cirencester, in 1925.29357 Pottery of unknown date was found somewhere on Lewis Lane, possibly in April

1885.29363 The cellar survey of 32 Tower Street revealed a well of unknown date.29365 Recorded observation at Lewis Lane in 1853 included a massive wall and large

square column.29375 A well was recorded in the garden of 38 Lewis Lane, Cirencester during the cellar

survey in 1991.29376 A Primitive Methodist Chapel on Lewis Lane was noted by Beecham in 1887.29377 A stray find of potter's stamps were found on Lewis Lane in 1891.29381 A nursery is marked on the 1875 town map of Cirencester located on Lewis Lane.32271 Altar found during extension work at the Telephone Exchange, Lewis Lane, in



41147 A watching brief was undertaken during works for new buildings at Watermoor Hospital and Cotswold District Council Offices, Cirencester.








In 2006 a pre-planning application enquiry prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation. Desk-based assessment (SW8538; HER28621) and geophysical (ground-penetrating radar) survey (SW8762; HER28626) were undertaken. No further investigation was progressed.

6 Recommendations


Beeches Road Car Park and land rear of Purley Road, Cirencester – CIR_E15

402865 201935

0.52ha



SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 600m and 650m north of the site


Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. Three adjacent – Oxford House, London Road (LB 365359 – Grade II), 6, 8 and 10 London Road (LB 365358 – Grade II) and Phoenix Centre and attached garden wall, Beeches Road (LB 365148 – Grade II)


Immediately south of Cirencester Town conservation area




HER No. Area Description400 Evidence for the wide town wall relating to the Roman town defences surrounding

Cirencester. Cirencester648 Roman Street System, Cirencester8873 Post medieval bridge carrying the London Road over a branch of the River Churn

north east of Oxford House, Cirencester.16655 An evaluation trench was dug at Beeches Road car park in 1973.20604 A modern desk-based assessment was undertaken on the land off Purley Road,

Cirencester, in October 1999.20956 Cirencester Traffic and Environment Plan - desk based assessment22478 An archaeological programme of recording during Thames Water's repairs to


27691 Archaeological recording was undertaken during construction works at 1 Beeches Road, Cirencester, in 2005.

28969 A series of post-medieval cobbled surfaces were revealed during an excavation at Beeches Road car park in 1973.

28970 A Roman limestone surface was recorded during the Beeches Road car park excavation in 1973.

29416 An evaluation was undertaken on the land between Purley Road and Beeches Road, Cirencester, in March 2003.

29417 Linear features were identified during an evaluation on land between Purley Road and Beeches Road, Cirencester.

29418 A rectangular feature was identified during an evaluation on land between Purley Road and Beeches Road, Cirencester.

29419 Limestone surface was identified in trench 5 during an evaluation on land between Purley Road and Beeches Road, Cirencester.

29420 A possible wall foundation was identified in trench 5 during an evaluation on land between Purley Road and Beeches Road, Cirencester.

29456 A 1st century coin was found somewhere on Beeches Road, Cirencester, in September 1945.








In 1999 a pre-application consultation for a proposed residential development of land at the rear of Purley Road in and the southern portion of Beeches Road car park prompted a desk-based assessment (SW5413; HER20604).

Later in 1999 a planning application (CT.0172/T) for residential development was made, and this prompted a recommendation for trial trenching. No further investigation was undertaken and the application was withdrawn in December 2000.

In 2003 a pre-application consultation for a proposed residential development prompted trial trenching (SW7282; HER29416), and this work revealed well-preserved Roman remains as little as 0.25m below ground level. The development proposal was not progressed.

6 Recommendations

As a Scheduled Monument there is a presumption that development that further damages archaeological deposits would not be appropriate. 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.

TA headquarters and south of Somerfield Road, Cirencester – C_124

402343 200847

0.48ha



SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 500m north west of the site


SM 1003445 Tithe Barn, Siddington approximately 1.2km south east of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. World War One Memorial Chapel (Grade II, LB1407024), immediately opposite.



The Park conservation area approximately 1km north west of the site

Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 1km north west of the site


No undesignated heritage assets within 20m of the site






There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets in this area.



6 Recommendations

Assessment (and possibly 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.

Playing Field, off Trinity Road, Cirencester – C_143

402512 201382

0.403ha




SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 1.3km north of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. One adjacent - Church of the Holy Trinity, Watermoor Road (LB 365468 – Grade II*)







Cirencester. Cirencester4950 Inhumations found 1922 in Union Workhouse Garden in top of Town Wall9566 Archaeological Assessment at Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road,

Cirencester13720 Excavation in February 1992 to assess the implications of a proposal to erect

children’s play equipment at Paternoster School, Cirencester20634 Evaluation on land adjacent to Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road,

Cirencester.22151 Negative archaeological evaluation for a play area at Paternoster School,

Watermoor Road, Cirencester.22214 Desk based assessment and evaluation for a sports hall at Paternoster School,

Watermoor Road, Cirencester.22478 An archaeological programme of recording during Thames Water's repairs to


27760 An excavation and watching brief at Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester.

28412 Negative modern watching brief at Holy Trinity Church Hall Car Park, Trinity Road, Cirencester.

28586 Excavations, in 1922 within the Union Workhouse gardens, revealed sections of the Roman town defences.

28589 In 1963, four trenches were dug across the expect line the south-western town wall and fortification at Watermoor Hospital.

28629 Evidence for the 2nd century 'early' probably bank relating to the Roman town defences surrounding Cirencester.

28630 Evidence for the primary earthwork bank relating to the Roman town defences surrounding Cirencester.

28636 A possible internal timber tower was located during the excavations at Watermoor Hospital associated with the town defences.

28637 The rampart associated with the construction of the town wall relating to the Roman town defences surrounding Cirencester.

28649 Evidence for external ditch(es) relating to the Roman town defences surrounding Cirencester.

28883 An archaeological excavation was undertaken due to the construction of a new sports hall at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

28884 Between August 2005 and April 2006, an archaeological watching brief was undertaken during the construction of a new sports hall at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

30606 Roman deposits at the Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester

30608 Pre-Roman watercourse at Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester

30609 Early Roman road at Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester30618 Watching brief for play area at Paternoster School, Watermoor Road, Cirencester30622 Archaeological evaluation for proposed sports hall at Paternoster School,

Cirencester, in 200330637 Excavation at Paternoster School, Cirencester, in 198730640 Roman features associated with the Corinium Town wall at the Cotswold District

Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester30641 Post-medieval features, including an outhouse, and dark earth layer at Cotswold

District Council offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester30983 Excavations in 1963 at Parsonage Field, Watermoor Road, Cirencester32632 Roman coins and pottery found on land off Workhouse Lane. Cirencester32950 A negative archaeological watching brief and excavation during the Installation of

a Play Area at Paternoster School, Cirencester.41390 A Desk Based Assessment was carried out along the route of the Stroudwater










6 Recommendations

As a Scheduled Monument there is a presumption that development that further damages archaeological deposits would not be appropriate. 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.

Memorial Hospital CIR4, Cirencester – C_97

402112 201838

0.38ha


Partially within SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town



Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. Five adjacent – 53 and 61, Castle Street (LB 365176 – Grade II), 63 Castle Street (LB 365177 – Grade II), Former railway station, Sheep Street (LB 365426 – Grade II), Apsley Hall, Sheep Street (LB 365425 – Grade II) and 25 and 25A Sheep Street (LB 365421 – Grade II)


Cirencester south conservation area approximately 60m south east of the site




HER No. Area Description11189 The Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (later part of the GWR).14054 Recorded observation of groundworks at 15 Sheep Street, Cirencester, revealed

Roman remains.14075 A stage two archaeological evaluation was undertaken as part of the Corinium

Development scheme.14973 A watching brief was undertaken in the grounds of the Memorial Hospital, Sheep

Street, Cirencester, in 1992.20367 A desk-based assessment was undertaken in 1988 as part of the Cirencester

Town Centre development plan.20783 A desk-based assessment was undertaken for the land adjacent to Leisure


Cirencester, an area proposed for retail development22188 An evaluation was undertaken on the land to the rear of 15 Sheep Street,

Cirencester, in 2003.27834 A modern archaeological evaluation at the "Somewhere Else" public house, 65

Castle Street, Cirencester.

28051 A watching brief was undertaken on the site of a new 'Home and Wear' store Castle Street, Cirencester, in 1979.



28995 A post-medieval wash house and drain were found during groundworks at 15 Sheep Street, Cirencester, in 1990.


28997 A post-medieval outbuilding was revealed below the tarmac ground level in test pit 2 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

28998 A possible medieval gravel quarrying pit was noted in test 2 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29005 The possible bottom fill of a medieval ditch was identified in test pit 6 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29012 Burials found within the Roman town defences of Cirencester.29013 An observation of a burial in the town defences at Sheep Street was reported in

1896.29014 Roman wall footings was observed in soakaway A, C during a watching brief at

the Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, Cirencester.29015 A gravel scoop was noted on soakaway B containing a small assemblage of 3rd

to 4th century pottery during the watching brief at Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, in 1992.

29016 A possible post-medieval feature was observed in soakaway C during the watching brief at Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, Cirencester.

29017 Two narrow gullies were noted in soakaway F during the watching brief at Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, Cirencester.

29022 Roman buildings were noted during a watching brief at the 'Home and Wear' site in 1979 although building plans could not be suggested.


29026 Stone cess pits, dry stone walls and wells dating to post-1600 AD were recorded as being constructed in the area under observation at the site of 'Home and Wear' in 1979.

29027 Stray find of armillae were noted as being found on skeletons at Sheep Street in 1881 reported in a catalogue of Roman remains in Corinium museum.

29029 Cottage hospital (Memorial Hospital) located on Sheep Street, Cirencester was founded in 1875.

29030 British School was located on Sheep Street until 1879 when it was closed due to the opening of the new Board Schools in Cirencester.

30255 Smithy shown on the 1880 1:500 scale town map of Cirencester.30324 Modern evaluation at 7 Sheep Street, Cirencester. Stone wall or area of hard

standing with a kerb undated but possibly medieval.30325 Stone wall or area of hard standing with a kerb undated but possibly medieval

recorded at 7 Sheep Street, Cirencester.30351 WWII air raid shelter in the grounds of the former Memorial Hospital, Sheep

Street, Cirencester.

33408 Modern desk based assessment of Sheep Street Island, Cirencester.33533 An desk based assessment was undertaken by Gloucestershire County Council

Archaeology Service at 53-61 Castle Street, Cirencester in June 2009.33620 Archaeological evaluation at 53-61 Castle Street, Cirencester.33943 Medieval occupation layers from an archaeological evaluation at 53-61 Castle









In 2011 a pre-planning consultation regarding the construction of a decked car park prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation.

In 2013 a pre-planning consultation regarding the redevelopment of the site for a new medical facility prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation.

6 Recommendations


Old Memorial Hospital Site and Car Park, Sheep Street, Cirencester – CIR_E12

402112 201838

0.38ha





Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. Five adjacent – 53 and 61, Castle Street (LB 365176 – Grade II), 63 Castle Street (LB 365177 – Grade II), Former railway station, Sheep Street (LB 365426 – Grade II), Apsley Hall, Sheep Street (LB 365425 – Grade II) and 25 and 25A Sheep Street (LB 365421 – Grade II)






HER No. Area Description11189 The Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (later part of the GWR).14054 Recorded observation of groundworks at 15 Sheep Street, Cirencester, revealed

Roman remains.14075 A stage two archaeological evaluation was undertaken as part of the Corinium

Development scheme.14973 A watching brief was undertaken in the grounds of the Memorial Hospital, Sheep

Street, Cirencester, in 1992.20367 A desk-based assessment was undertaken in 1988 as part of the Cirencester

Town Centre development plan.20783 A desk-based assessment was undertaken for the land adjacent to Leisure


Cirencester, an area proposed for retail development22188 An evaluation was undertaken on the land to the rear of 15 Sheep Street,

Cirencester, in 2003.27834 A modern archaeological evaluation at the "Somewhere Else" public house, 65

Castle Street, Cirencester.

28051 A watching brief was undertaken on the site of a new 'Home and Wear' store Castle Street, Cirencester, in 1979.



28995 A post-medieval wash house and drain were found during groundworks at 15 Sheep Street, Cirencester, in 1990.


28997 A post-medieval outbuilding was revealed below the tarmac ground level in test pit 2 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

28998 A possible medieval gravel quarrying pit was noted in test 2 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29005 The possible bottom fill of a medieval ditch was identified in test pit 6 during the archaeological evaluation for Corinium Development Stage 2.

29012 Burials found within the Roman town defences of Cirencester.29013 An observation of a burial in the town defences at Sheep Street was reported in

1896.29014 Roman wall footings was observed in soakaway A, C during a watching brief at

the Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, Cirencester.29015 A gravel scoop was noted on soakaway B containing a small assemblage of 3rd

to 4th century pottery during the watching brief at Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, in 1992.

29016 A possible post-medieval feature was observed in soakaway C during the watching brief at Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, Cirencester.

29017 Two narrow gullies were noted in soakaway F during the watching brief at Memorial Hospital, Sheep Street, Cirencester.

29022 Roman buildings were noted during a watching brief at the 'Home and Wear' site in 1979 although building plans could not be suggested.


29026 Stone cess pits, dry stone walls and wells dating to post-1600 AD were recorded as being constructed in the area under observation at the site of 'Home and Wear' in 1979.

29027 Stray find of armillae were noted as being found on skeletons at Sheep Street in 1881 reported in a catalogue of Roman remains in Corinium museum.

29029 Cottage hospital (Memorial Hospital) located on Sheep Street, Cirencester was founded in 1875.

29030 British School was located on Sheep Street until 1879 when it was closed due to the opening of the new Board Schools in Cirencester.

30255 Smithy shown on the 1880 1:500 scale town map of Cirencester.30324 Modern evaluation at 7 Sheep Street, Cirencester. Stone wall or area of hard

standing with a kerb undated but possibly medieval.30325 Stone wall or area of hard standing with a kerb undated but possibly medieval

recorded at 7 Sheep Street, Cirencester.30351 WWII air raid shelter in the grounds of the former Memorial Hospital, Sheep


33408 Modern desk based assessment of Sheep Street Island, Cirencester.33533 An desk based assessment was undertaken by Gloucestershire County Council

Archaeology Service at 53-61 Castle Street, Cirencester in June 2009.33620 Archaeological evaluation at 53-61 Castle Street, Cirencester.33943 Medieval occupation layers from an archaeological evaluation at 53-61 Castle









In 2011 a pre-planning consultation regarding the construction of a decked car park prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation.

In 2013 a pre-planning consultation regarding the redevelopment of the site for a new medical facility prompted a recommendation for assessment and evaluation.

6 Recommendations


Dyer Street/Waterloo CIR6, Cirencester – C_52

402568 201992

0.294ha





Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. Four adjacent – Dyer Lodge, Dyer Street (LB 365275 – Grade II), 56 and 58 Dyer Street (LB 365280 – Grade II), Gloucester House, Dyer Street (LB 365282 – Grade II) and 33 Dyer Street (LB 365276 – Grade II)


Cirencester South conservation area approximately 50m south of the site




HER No. Area Description648 Roman Street System, Cirencester8433 Congregational Church situated on Dyer St, Cirencester, was demolished after

1960.8877 A Roman house (Building XVII.1) has been interpreted from a number of mosaics

and walls found in the vicinity of Dyer Street, Cirencester.8878 A Roman Mosaic was found at Gloucester House whilst digging a cellar in 1783.8879 A watching brief was undertaken in 1972 at the site of the Congregational Church,

Dyer Street, in advance of building work.8881 Both the 'Four Seasons' and 'Hunting Dog' mosaics, as well as another pavement

further to the north, were found during the digging of a sewer in Dyer Street, Cirencester, in 1849.

8906 Archebalds Manor House8951 A Roman mosaic was found in 1777, described by Haverfield as being located on

the east side of Dyer Street under Croome's warehouse, Cirencester.9174 Roman Mosaic - No 93 Dyer Street16233 A watching brief was undertaken to monitor the trench cutting for the new British

Telecom connection boxes and cabling in central areas of Cirencester, in 1991.

19990 A desk based assessment was undertaken for the area surrounding Waterloo Car Park in March 1998.

22478 An archaeological programme of recording during Thames Water's repairs to public sewers, in five main locations, to the north of and within, Cirencester. (NGR 401816 202959; 402649 201193; 402923 201177; 402696 201347; 402728 201975.)

28322 A modern desk based assessment was undertaken for the Woolmarket car park, Cirencester.

28343 A ground probing radar was employed at the Woolmarket car park, Cirencester revealing potential for Roman archaeology beneath the ground.

28495 A watching brief was carried out by Cirencester Excavation Committee between September 1974 and January 1975, in Market Place and Dyer Street, Cirencester, whilst a sewer pipe system was being laid. It revealed Roman deposits including Ermin Street.

28959 Potential Roman deposits were identified during a ground probing radar exercise at The Woolmarket car park, Cirencester.

29286 The digging for a cellar at under Croom's warehouse, Dyer St revealed a mosaic, in 1777.

29348 A stray find of undated flue tiles were found in Dyer Street, Cirencester.29351 A stray find of part of a Samian bowl was found at a location on Dyer Street,

Cirencester.29356 Wall plaster was found somewhere on Dyer Street, Cirencester.29358 Pottery was found somewhere on Dyer Street in October 1871.29366 A Roman candlestick was found near the Dyer Street Villa (building XVII.1) in

1877.29374 Renovations at Gloucester House in 1980 observed a strip of mosaic in the cellar.29385 Ship Inn is marked on the 1875 map of Cirencester located at the present 29-31

Dyer Street.29387 Stray find of tegulae found embedded in pink mortar thought to be part the Four

Seasons mosaic, Dyer Street.30671 Stone wall foundations near the car park at The Waterloo, Cirencester30749 A modern archaeological evaluation at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester.30750 Demolition deposits at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30751 Wall at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30755 Two pits at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30756 Probable dark earth layer at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30757 Probable wall at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30759 Layer of mortared rubble at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30760 Robber trench at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30761 Ashy occupation layer at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30762 Roman demolition layer at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30763 Linear feature at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30764 Roman wall at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30765 Roman floor at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30766 Group of Medieval pits at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester

30769 Probable Roman tessellated floor at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30770 Post medieval wall at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30771 Cistern or tank at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30772 Post medieval metalled surfaces at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30773 Possible post medieval wall at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30777 Floor layers at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30778 Post medieval well at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30779 Post-medieval pit at Woolmarket car park, Cirencester30780 Two pits at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30781 Limestone flag floor at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30783 Limestone wall at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30785 Compacted mortar floor at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30786 Tessellated floor at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30787 Possible dark earth layer at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30788 Post medieval metalled surface at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester30789 Post medieval pit at Woolmarket car park. Cirencester32242 Impact Assessment at Woolmarket Car Park, the Waterloo, Cirencester32621 Site of Roman Villa on land off Dye Street. Cirencester44813 2013 programme of archaeological works at the Woolmarket Car Park, The

Waterloo, Cirencester.









6 Recommendations

Within the Scheduled Monument there is a presumption that development that further damages archaeological deposits would not be appropriate. 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.

Police Station/Magistrates Court, Cirencester – C_101

402421 201932

0.29ha


SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 15m south east of the site and in other surrounding areas



Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. One adjacent – 12 Dyer Street (LB 365274 – Grade II)


Cirencester South conservation area approximately 150m south east of the site




HER No. Area Description648 Roman Street System, Cirencester7542 The archaeological remains of Ermin Street Roman road.8882 Components of Roman buildings, including walls, mosaic and hypocaust, were

found during the excavations at Dyer Court, Cirencester, in 1957.8886 Roman Building XXIII.1 was identified during the construction of the Police

Station, at The Forum, Cirencester.8887 Roman Building VIII.1 was found during an excavation at the site of the new

Police Station in 1962.8890 A single trench excavated in 1963 revealed Roman occupation and medieval

rubbish pits.8891 Medieval rubbish pits were found in a trench excavated near the Police Station in


Cirencester, in 1999.21142 Desk based assessment was undertaken for the land to the rear of 61-71

Cricklade Street, Cirencester.

28261 A modern archaeological desk-based assessment of the Forum Car Park and King's Walk, Cirencester.

28491 Forty eight small trenches were excavated in 1957 in the private garden of Dyer Court, Cirencester in advance of the area becoming a car park.

28493 A 1962 excavation at the police station on West Way, Cirencester, revealed the upper surface of Ermin Street as well as Roman buildings.

29108 Excavations in 1962 at the Police Station site, on The Forum, revealed a Roman building.

29123 An excavation was undertaken at 51-53 Cricklade Street in 1996-7.29125 Successive masonry buildings with associated floor layers and occupation debris

were discovered during excavation ay 51-53 Cricklade Street, Cirencester.29245 The construction of the Corn Hal, at the Market Place in Cirencester revealed a

medieval pottery cauldron and Roman urn29328 An evaluation was undertaken at the Forum Car Park in Cirencester in 2002.29370 A well of unknown date is suggested to have been positioned on the site of the

police station, West Way, Cirencester.29722 Corn Hall and King's Head Market Place, Cirencester. Archaeological Evaluation30414 Modern excavation of Corn Hall and King's Head, Market Place. Cirencester30551 Modern desk-based assessment of the Corn Hall and the King's Head,

Cirencester.30554 An historical assessment of The King's Head Hotel and Corn hall, Cirencester.32237 Roman goddess relief found by workmen in building new police station, The

Forum, Cirencester, 196232370 Bottom of Roman glass ointment bottle found at the Police Station, Cirencester32627 Modern archaeological watching brief on land to the rear of 61-71 Cricklade

Street, Cirencester. Four post medieval wells recorded.36995 Archaeological watching brief maintained from 26 to 29 April 2010 by Foundations










6 Recommendations

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 previous excavations and of the impact of the development on the significance of any heritage assets and their settings.

Austin Road Flats, Cirencester – C_39

403209 201661

0.286ha


SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 80m west of the site

SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 1km south west of the site

SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 850m and 1km north of the site


Cirencester Town conservation area approximately 80m west of the site

Cirencester South conservation area approximately 500m north west of the site

The Park conservation area approximately 1.1km west of the site

Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 1.1km west of the site


HER No. Area Description4944 Midland & South Western Junction Railway, C19 - C20, now disused, had own

line from Andoversford Junction to Andover, later part of the GWR.


Ridge and furrow mapped by NMP not visible on AP.




There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets in this area.



6 Recommendations

Assessment and evaluation are unlikely to be required on a previously developed site of this size where no known heritage assets are present.

BT Exchange, Cirencester – C_44

402533 201848

0.246ha





Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. One adjacent – Former school and attached railings, master’s house, gates and gate piers, Lewis Lane (LB 365357 – Grade II)


Immediately adjacent to Cirencester South conservation area





present day Tower Street, The Avenue and Lewis Lane.648 Roman Street System, Cirencester8978 A Roman mosaic was found in 1810 in Dyer Street, Cirencester.8982 Roman walls were depicted on a plan showing observations during sewer works

in Lewis Lane, Cirencester, dating to 1878.9178 Roman Mosaic - Dyer Street14612 A negative watching brief was undertaken at Forum Youth Centre, Lewis Lane in

1993.17628 In 1963, the excavation of thirteen trenches was undertaken at the Forum site,

Cirencester.17629 An excavation was undertaken in the front garden of the Telephone Exchange in

1963.17630 An evaluation excavation was undertaken at The Forum Centre, Lewis Lane,

Cirencester in 1996.20956 Cirencester Traffic and Environment Plan - desk based assessment21074 A desk based assessment was undertaken for the area of the Forum Car Park,

Cirencester, in 1999.

28261 A modern archaeological desk-based assessment of the Forum Car Park and King's Walk, Cirencester.



29162 A post excavation assessment was undertaken for the land of Cirencester Cinema, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29273 In 1997, an evaluation was undertaken the site of the Regal cinema, Cirencester; six trenches were dug.

29280 A layer of post-medieval garden soil was identified in trench 1during the 1997 evaluation excavation at the Regal Cinema, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.


29288 Sewage works in Tower Street/New Road in 1878 revealed Roman wall remains.29290 A desk based assessment was undertaken for the land at Regal cinema, Lewis

Lane, in 1997.29291 A geophysical survey was undertaken at the land of the Regal cinema in July

2001.29292 A geophysical survey was undertaken at the land of the Regal cinema in October

2002.29309 A watching brief was undertaken at the Telephone Exchange, Lewis Lane,

Cirencester in 1971.29310 An evaluation was undertaken at The Forum Centre, Lewis Lane in 1997.29311 A watching brief was undertaken at The Forum Centre between April and May

1998.29312 A watching brief was undertaken at The Forum Centre between June and

December 1998.29313 A watching brief was undertaken at The Forum Centre on 29/09/1997.29314 A Roman wall was noted during a watching brief at The Forum Centre site in

1997.29319 Demolition debris was noted in trench 3 during the 1998 watching brief at The

Forum Centre, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.29324 Roman structural debris was found during an evaluation at The Forum Centre,

Lewis Lane, Cirencester.29325 Garden/orchard soils were identified during the excavation at The Forum Centre,

Lewis Lane, Cirencester.29328 An evaluation was undertaken at the Forum Car Park in Cirencester in 2002.29350 Roman pottery was found including a sherd of Samian ware (F33), stamped with

SIIVIIRI.M; a sherd of Samian ware (F33), stamped with CVCCILI; a sherd of Samian ware (F37) with a pan rising from a flower; and four further sherds of Samian ware.

29352 A stray find of a complete roof tile was found at the site of the Telephone Exchange, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29363 The cellar survey of 32 Tower Street revealed a well of unknown date.29365 Recorded observation at Lewis Lane in 1853 included a massive wall and large

square column.

29375 A well was recorded in the garden of 38 Lewis Lane, Cirencester during the cellar survey in 1991.

29381 A nursery is marked on the 1875 town map of Cirencester located on Lewis Lane.29623 Archaeological monitoring at the Forum Centre, Lewis Lane, Cirencester29699 Modern excavations on the site of the Roman forum at Cirencester on land at the

former Regal Cinema site. Roman deposits revealed.30375 Excavations in 1963 of Forum, Cirencester32271 Altar found during extension work at the Telephone Exchange, Lewis Lane, in








The site is already known to lie over complex archaeological deposits of Roman and later date, although these have not been characterised in detail on this site.



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Garage block, Oakley Road, Cirencester – C_58

401971 200862

0.215ha








Cirencester town conservation area approximately 850m north of the site



No undesignated heritage assets within 20m of the site






There is potential for currently unknown heritage assets due to the lack of previous archaeological investigation of the site.



6 Recommendations

Assessment and evaluation are unlikely to be required on a previously developed site of this size where no known heritage assets are present.

Bartonbury Glen, Stroud Road, Cirencester – C_40

401245 201315

0.193ha


SM 1003320 Long barrow and Roman amphitheatre and cemetery approximately 600m east of the site


SM 1003444 Settlement south east of Chesterton Farm approximately 1.1km south east of the site



Cirencester south conservation area approximately 950m north east of the site

Cirencester town conservation area approximately 1km north east of the site

Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 60m north east of the site


HER No. Area Description6491 The Roman road known as the Foss(e) Way runs from Exeter to Lincoln, with

sections running north-east and south-west from Cirencester.20308 Archaeological observations at Deerpark Comprehensive School, Stroud Road,

Cirencester.20665 Modern desk-based assessment, geophysical survey and evaluation at the Royal

Agricultural College, Cirencester.30348 Location of a WWII American military hospital on the site of Cirencester College,

Cirencester.41602 Turnpike road connecting Cainscross and Cirencester via Rodborough and

Minchinhampton.




F2 HLC category - Former post-medieval designed ornamental landscape


The potential for currently unknown heritage assets is uncertain. The site clips the line of the Fosse way on the outskirts of the Roman city and is therefore a potential site for Roman burials.


There is no record of any recent consultation regarding this area.

6 Recommendations


42 - 54 Querns Lane, Cirencester – C_17

402255 201620

0.184ha


Immediately to the south of one of the parcels of SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town



Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. One adjacent – 50 and 52 Querns Lane (LB 365419 – Grade II)


Cirencester town conservation area approximately 200m north west of the site




HER No. Area Description648 Roman Street System, Cirencester8431 St Peter's Church on Ashcroft Road, Cirencester8944 Roman Mosaics - Ashcroft House in Querns Lane8945 Medieval Finds - Church Hall St Peter's Road9885 Watching brief at 17 St Peter's Road, Cirencester.12632 Watching brief, 38 Querns Lane, Cirencester13721 Desk based assessment at land off Querns Lane, Cirencester.20166 Archaeological evaluation at 33 Querns Lane, Cirencester22492 Desk based assessment of land at 25-27 Querns Lane, Cirencester.28613 A desk-based assessment was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeological Trust at

Burgess' Yard, Quern Road, Cirencester, in 1991.28694 An archaeological watching brief was undertaken by Cotswold Archaeology

during groundworks at 33 Querns Lane, Cirencester, between December 2000 and June 2002.

28695 A Roman building or building complex was identified during an archaeological watching brief at 33 Querns Lane in 2000-2002.

28696 Post-Roman to post-medieval dark earth deposits were identified at 33 Querns Road, as well as a post-medieval well and rubble filled pit, during a watching brief between 2000-2002.

29634 Modern evaluation at 50 Querns Lane, Cirencester.30159 Saw pit southeast of St. Peter's Church, Cirencester30160 Saw pit west of no. 42 Quern's Lane, Cirencester30161 Saw pit north of no. 44 Quern's Lane, Cirencester30162 Post-medieval timber yard on Quern's Lane, Cirencester30203 Mosaic in garden of house, south side of Quern's Lane30204 Collection of metallic objects found on Quern's Lane, Cirencester30205 Geophysical survey of land at 25-27 Querns Lane, Cirencester30206 Archaeological evaluation of land at 25-27 Querns Lane, Cirencester.30210 Possible Roman surfaces and structures at 25-27 Querns Lane30215 Samian ware found at 29/31 Quern's Lane, Cirencester30266 Watching brief at land off Quern's Lane, Cirencester32624 Site of Roman pavement on land off Querns Lane. Cirencester41390 A Desk Based Assessment was carried out along the route of the Stroudwater









In 2007 a planning application (07/00838) for residential development at 50 Querns Lane prompted trial-trenching (SW9022; HER29621) revealing Roman remains. The application was permitted in August 2008 with a planning condition to secure mitigation recording, but was not implemented. An application (10/03155/FUL) for the extension of time for this development was permitted in September 2010, but the development has not been implemented.

6 Recommendations


8 Thomas Street, Cirencester – C_33

402094 202289

0.105ha


SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town approximately 50m south and east of the site


SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 900m and 1km north east of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, one within the site – 8 and 8A Thomas Street (LB 365446 – Grade II). Five adjacent – Temperance hall and attached schoolroom (LB 365456 – Grade II), 12, 14 and 16 Thomas Street (LB 365447 – Grade II), 29 Thomas Street (LB 365452 – Grade II), 17 Thomas Street (LB 365448 – Grade II) and Weavers Hall, Thomas Street (LB 365445 – Grade II*)


Immediately adjacent to Gloucester Street and River Walk conservation area

The Park conservation area approximately 150m south west of the site


Cirencester Park Registered Park and Garden (RPG 1000432 – Grade I) approximately 150m south west of the site



Cirencester. Cirencester17951 A desk-based assessment was undertaken of the area of Powell's school,

Gloucester Street in 1994.28751 The location of an Infant School at the site of Powells School is depicted on the

1875 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map.32625 School on land off Dollar Street. Cirencester




G3 HLC category - Existing settlement - extent by mid 19th century


The site is already known to lie over complex archaeological deposits of Roman date, including the line of the city wall.



6 Recommendations


37 Dyer Street, Cirencester – C_15

402623 201972

0.044ha


Immediately south of SM 1003426 Corinium Roman town


SM 1003418 Tar barrows approximately 700m and 750m north east of the site

Numerous LBs within 1km, none within the site. Three adjacent – 39 and 41 Dyer Street (LB 365277 – Grade II), Gloucester House, Dyer Street (LB 365282 – Grade II) and 33 Dyer Street (LB 365276 – Grade II)


Cirencester South conservation area approximately 60m south of the site




HER No. Area Description648 Roman Street System, Cirencester8877 A Roman house ( Building XVII.1) has been interpreted from a number of mosaics

and walls found in the vicinity of Dyer Street, Cirencester.8878 A Roman Mosaic was found at Gloucester House whilst digging a cellar in 1783.8881 Both the 'Four Seasons' and 'Hunting Dog' mosaics, as well as another pavement

further to the north, were found during the digging of a sewer in Dyer Street, Cirencester, in 1849.

19990 A desk based assessment was undertaken for the area surrounding Waterloo Car Park in March 1998.

20012 An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at 35 Dyer Street, Cirencester in 1998.

22289 Undated but possibly Roman layer overlain by a Medieval or post medieval drystone wall recorded during a 2003 evaluation on 37 Dyer Street and 20 The Waterloo, Cirencester.

28495 A watching brief was carried out by Cirencester Excavation Committee between September 1974 and January 1975, in Market Place and Dyer Street, Cirencester, whilst a sewer pipe system was being laid. It revealed Roman deposits including Ermin Street.

29330 A Medieval or post medieval drystone wall recorded during the 2003 evaluation on 37 Dyer Street and 20 The Waterloo, Cirencester.

29367 Stray find of a medieval shoe was found at 39-41 Dyer Street, Cirencester.29374 Renovations at Gloucester House in 1980 observed a strip of mosaic in the cellar.29378 Stray find of two Roman pillar bases were found at 33 Dyer Street and are now

held by Corinium Museum.29382 Cotswold Foundry is marked on the town map of 1875, located at the present 37

Dyer Street, Cirencester.29384 A pillar letter box is marked on the 1875 town map of Cirencester located outside

68/70 Dyer Street.




G3 HLC category - Existing settlement - extent by mid 19th century




In 2003 a planning application (CT.1304/G) for residential development prompted a recommendation for field evaluation. The application was withdrawn in July 2003.

Later in 2003 a similar application (CT.1304/J) prompted field evaluation (SW7404; HER22289). It was recommended that an appropriate condition should be attached to any planning permission to secure mitigation recording. The outcome of this application is unknown.

6 Recommendations




50 - 52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester – C_22

402669 201878

0.041







Immediately adjacent to Cirencester Town conservation area




HER No. Area Description648 Roman Street System, Cirencester675 A Roman mosaic was found at the east corner of Oyster Shell (or Carpenter)

Lane and Lewis Lane, before 1813.8983 Roman walls were depicted on a plan showing observations during sewer works

in Lewis Lane, Cirencester, dating to 1878.17030 An excavation of four small trenches was undertaken at The Croft, Lewis Lane,

Cirencester in 1994.20956 Cirencester Traffic and Environment Plan - desk based assessment27604 A desk based assessment was undertaken at 50-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.27962 A modern archaeological evaluation was undertaken at 50-52 Lewis Lane,

Cirencester.29285 A building, of possible Roman date was noted, located near Lewis Lane,

Cirencester.29288 Sewage works in Tower Street/New Road in 1878 revealed Roman wall remains.29297 A desk-based assessment was undertaken for the site of The Croft, Lewis Lane,

Cirencester in 1992.29299 A watching Brief was undertaken at The Croft, Cirencester in November 1994.29302 A Roman wall was identified during a watching brief undertaken at The Croft in

1994.

29304 A series of Roman mortar and gravel surfaces were found in Trench A (also from trenches B & C) during the 1985 evaluation at The Croft, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29305 A rubble layer overlying the Roman mortar and gravel surfaces was found in trench A and B during the 1985 evaluation at The Croft, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29306 Two roughly built walls, post-Roman/medieval in date, were found in trench B during the 1985 evaluation at The Croft, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29307 A pit of 18th/ 19th century date was noted in trench B during the1985 evaluation at The Croft, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29308 A medieval robber trench was found during an evaluation at The Croft, Lewis Lane, Cirencester in 1985.

29428 Stables, constructed in 19th century, were thought to have been the original use of a building at 50-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29429 A workshop, depicted on the second edition Ordnance Survey map of 1902, is thought to have been the original use of a building at 50-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29432 A limestone surface of Roman date was identified in trench 2 during an evaluation at 20-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29433 A pit was identified in trench 2 during an evaluation at 20-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29434 A probable Roman wall was identified in trench 3 during an evaluation at 20-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29435 An undated cut feature was identified in trench 3 during an evaluation at 20-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.


29437 A wall base of unknown date was identified in trench 4 during an evaluation at 20-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.


29439 A post medieval layer was identified in trench 4 during an evaluation at 20-52 Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

29444 Roman pottery dating to the 1st century was found near Steeles' garage, Lewis Lane, Cirencester.

32232 Roman pillars near Dyer Street/Lewis Lane junction, Cirencester








In 2004 a pre-application consultation regarding a proposed development of six houses and two flats prompted desk-based assessment (SW8051; HER27604) and a subsequent planning application (CT.4433/H) prompted field evaluation (SW8311; HER27962): Roman remains were found. It was recommended that an appropriate condition should be attached to any planning permission to secure mitigation recording. The application was withdrawn in May 2005.

In 2005 an amended application (CT.4433/J) was made for four houses and two flats, and was permitted in November 2005 with a planning condition to secure mitigation recording. The permission does not appear to have been implemented.

6 Recommendations



Exclusion of any heritage assets meriting preservation from the application area


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