Sycamore Farm Magor. Building Survey. APAC. LTD

DOCUMENT NO 480 February 2020
PRN : E006330
A.P.A.C. Ltd.
Archaeological Perspectives Analysis Consultancy
ARCHAEOLOGICAL
REPORT
Barn at Sycamore Farm, Magor
Level III, BUILDING RECORDING SURVEY
Monmouthshire County Council
Planning Application No: DC/2019/00965.
PREPARED BY: MR A.O. PHILLIPS

QA : DR N PHILLIPS
06/02/2020
A.P.A.C. Ltd Barn at Sycamore Farm, Magor BS/SFM/19
Summary.
APAC Ltd was contacted by the client in order to undertake a program of

archaeological works: a building recording survey and an archaeological
watching brief.
APAC Ltd produced a written scheme of investigation for the works;

WSI:BSWB/SFM/19, which was approved, and the building recording survey was
undertaken.
This document reports on the result of the building recording survey.
The level III survey resulted in a photographic, descriptive and measured record
of the buildings, which, when used in conjunction with documentary evidence,
was able to suggest an early 19th century build with later additions.
Cysylltwyd ag APAC Cyf. gan y cleient i gwblhau rhaglen o weithiau
archeolegol: arolwg cofnodi adeilad a gorchwyl gwylio archeolegol.
Cynhyrchodd APAC Cyf. gynllun ymchwil ysgrifenedig o waith archwilio ar

gyfer y gwaith: WSI:BSWB/SFM/19, a gymeradwywyd ac aed ati i wneud yr
arolwg cofnodi adeilad.
Mae’r ddogfen hon yn adrodd canlyniadau’r arolwg cofnodi adeilad.

Cynhyrchodd yr arolwg lefel III gofnod disgrifiadol, mesuredig a ffotograffig o’r
adeiladau; ar sail hyn ac ynghyd â thystiolaeth ddogfennol, medrir awgrymu
felly i’r adeilad gael ei godi yn gynnar yn y 19eg ganrif gydag estyniadau
hwyrach.
Copyright Notice:
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The Ordnance Survey has granted A.P.A.C. Ltd a Copyright Licence (No. 100046577) to reproduce map information; Copyright remains
otherwise with the Ordnance Survey.
Cover Photograph IMG_1196, General - left to right, Lean-to (3), Main barn, (1), and Extension (2)
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Contents
Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Contents........................................................................................................................................... 2
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Site location ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Geology & Topography .................................................................................................................. 6
Brief archaeological and historical background .............................................................................. 6
Aims and Objectives ....................................................................................................................... 7
Methodology ................................................................................................................................... 7
Data Presentation............................................................................................................................. 8
External description......................................................................................................................... 8
Archive .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Acknowledgements: ...................................................................................................................... 11
Copyright ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Bibliography and References: ....................................................................................................... 12
Figures
01. Site Location Map.

02. Historic Asset Map
03. Map progressions
a. Tithe map 1839
b. Monmouthshire XXXIV, 1887
c. Monmouthshire XXXIV.NE, 1902
d. Magic map, modern mapping
04. Plans
a. Ground floor plan
b. First floor plan
c. Roof plan
05. Elevations
a. Front elevation
b. Eastern elevation
c. (part) southern elevation
06. Phasing plan
07. Phasing elevations
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Survey Photo cards 1-29
01 General - left to right, Lean-to (3), Main barn, (1), Extension (2) and modern brick farm buildings (not
part of complex, or survey).
02 Front, northern elevation of lean-to, (3). Built of random coursed stone and quoins with many repairs
and replacements. Wall rendered in places. Building entered through timber framed doorway fitted with
(now defunct) plank and panel Dutch door. It’s possible an earlier door was once in place as the wall to
the right of the frame has been rebuilt in brick and is not tied in. the doorway also features a timber
lintel.
03 Extended barn building (2), features a timber door framed entrance fitted with a timber plank and panel
Dutch door, and a timber framed window with horizontal timber bars. Both window and door are
topped with a timber lintel and are situated on the ground floor. The first floor features a timber framed
hatch with plank and panel half door. The door is also fitted with decorative spear head strap hinges.
04 Dilapidated (inaccessible) outbuilding to southern elevation of main barn (1). Construct of random
coursed stone and quoins. Roof and partial sections of wall fitted with tin sheeting.
05 Main barn (1) front, Northern elevation. Construct of random coursed stone, with quoins. Central
opening with a frame of quoins, topped with a timber lintel that has been supported with metal fittings.
Roof made up of S-curve pan tiles with a timber bargeboard.
06 Eastern elevation lean-too (3) against eastern gable of main barn (1). Lean-to, random coursed stone
with continual repairs. Roof construct of S-curve pan tiles that have begun to fall into construct. Visible
section of Main barn’s (1) eastern gable has been rendered however still features central splayed owlet
aperture.
07 General – buildings against trackway.
08 Detail, roof structure of the main barn’s western gable over barn extension (2). The main barns (1)
western gable wall has been constructed higher than that of any of its other adjoining walls. Internal
evidence suggests the upper section of the gable has been rebuilt at some point, and elevated,
(IMG_1227). The roof of the extension barn (2) has been built lower than that of the main barn, (even
with the possible earlier elevation of the main barn (1) western gable) and has been built off-centre, not
following the alignment of the main barns (1) roof structure.
09 Southern gable of lean-to extension (3). Building constructed of random coursed stone with continual
repairs, including brick replacements. Continual repairs have left the wall dipping and bulging in places.
Wall visibly built against the eastern gable of the main barn, with some attempt to tie in. Gable features
a timber framed window. Sloped roof runs from wall at the approximate height of main barns (1) wall
plate.
10 Detail – visible skew at the top of the main barn (1) south eastern corner. An attempt to patch the void
created by the skew features between the Main barn (1) and the dilapidated (inaccessible) southern lean-
too. It is also possible the main barn’s south eastern corner has had some repair work done.
11 South eastern corner of the main barn (1) between the southern elevation and eastern gable. As evidence
elsewhere the elevation have been built abutting the gables. In this corner (also evidenced externally
IMG_1187 ), the building has been built askew not lining up properly to the buildings gable.
12 Main barn (1) eastern gable. Central Owlet in wall. Roof construct of machine cut timber under felt
lining.
13 Main barn (1) Southern elevation. Construct of random coursed stone with a mixture of limestone
plaster and cement. Elevation features now bricked up entrance.
14 The wall plates of the north and south elevations have been rebuilt with concrete blocks cemented over,
suggesting the roof to be more of a modern date.
15 Main barn (1). The wall plates of the north and south elevations have been rebuilt with concrete blocks
and brick then cemented over, suggesting the roof to be more of a modern date. However, the eastern
section on both the northern and southern wall elevation is missing, possibly destroyed by growth of
Ivy.
16 Main barn (1).The wall plates of the north and south elevations have been rebuilt with concrete blocks
and brick then cemented over, suggesting the roof to be more of a modern date. However, the eastern
section on both the northern and southern wall elevation is missing, possibly destroyed by growth of
Ivy.
17 Main barn (1) western gable. Construct of random coursed stone with a mixture of limestone plaster and
cement. From wall plate up the roof, wall appears to have been rebuilt and plastered, with a projected
internal shelf. Also the Owlet featured on opposite gable doesn’t appear here, suggesting its removal.
This is also evidenced externally with the gable wall being elevated higher than any of its other walls.
(IMG_1209)
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18 Extended barn building (2), detail - timber frame window with vertical timber bars and lintel. Stone to
lower left of window, repurposed cut ashlar. Stone above ashlar, features square cut hole suggesting the
stone has been repurposed, possibly once holding an iron barn, (as some iron was evident in the hole).
19 Extended barn building (2) detail - first floor aperture features a timber framed hatch with plank and
panel half door. The door is also fitted with decorative spear head strap hinges. Section of wall below
aperture has been cemented.
20 Extended barn building (2), western gable, ground floor. Wall constructed of random coursed stone,
partially plastered. Gable features brick lined aperture with timber lintel and sill, that looks into
adjoining western property.
21 Detail - Extended barn building (2), southern elevation, south eastern corner, wall bulges internally.
22 Extended barn building (2), eastern gable ground floor. Wall constructed of random coursed stone,
partially plastered. Small aperture in wall, not evident in main barn (1)
23 Extended barn building (2), eastern gable of first floor, from ground floor. Wall constructed of random
coursed stone. Roof constructed of machine cut timber purlins and rafters under felt lining. General –
complexes placement against northern trackway.
24 Lean-to extension (3). Constructed with random coursed stonework, with continual repairs including
brick replacements. Walls also partially plastered. Southern elevation features timber framed window
with wire mesh. Floor currently a mixture of stone and soil.
25 Lean-to extension (3). Constructed with random coursed stonework, against main barn’s (1) eastern
gable. Eastern gable party wall is largely rendered with patches missing exposing the main barns (1)
stonework.
26 Lean-to extension (3). Roof structure made up of machine cut timber rafters and purlins, lined with roof
felt under S-curve pan tiles. Roof has however begun to collapse into room.
27 Main barn (1) and extension building (2). The building extension (2) has been built abutting the western
gable of the main barn (1). Some attempt has been made of tying the two building together however
only slight. Extended barn building (2) has been built slightly lower than that of the main barn, (1). It
has also been built off centre.
28 Front, northern elevation of lean-to, (3). Built of random coursed stone and quoins with many repairs
and replacements. Wall rendered in places. Building entered through timber framed doorway fitted with
(now defunct) plank and panel Dutch door. It’s possible an earlier door was once in place as the wall to
the right of the frame has been rebuilt in brick and is not tied in. the doorway also features a timber
lintel.
Appendix
I. Complete photograph list with contact sheet
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Introduction
This building survey report has been prepared by Adam Phillips, A.P.A.C. Ltd, in response to a Planning application
for, RE: The conversion and rehabilitation of a semi-derelict former agricultural barn to a private two storey self-
contained dwelling. Derelict Farm Building at Sycamore Farm, Llandevenny Road, Llandevenny, Magor,
Monmouthshire Pl.App.No.: DM/2019/00965
The planning application was applied for by Mr Adam Jones acting agent for Mr B. Lewis, client.
As a result of the planning application DM/2019/00965, Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust, (GGAT) advised
Monmouthshire County Council, (MCC), that the area relating to this proposed work is in a known
Archaeologically Sensitive Area, as well as being on the Gwent Levels Registered Historic Landscape (HLW
(GT)2), specifically Green More Character Area (HLCA009), (MON388 HB).
GGAT, therefore, advised MCC planning that the proposed work will require archaeological mitigation in the form
of two conditions: a level 3 building recording survey and a watching brief during all groundworks.
MCC Planning included the recommendations and the decision notice DM/2019/00965 includes:
Condition 3
No works to which this consent relates shall commence until an appropriate programme of
historic building recording and analysis has been secured and implemented in accordance with
a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted to an approved by the local planning
authority.
Reason: as the building is of architectural and cultural significance the specified records are
required to mitigate impact.
Condition 4
No development shall take place until the applicant or his agent or successor in title has secured
the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme
of investigation which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority.
Reason: To identify and record any features of archaeological interest discovered during the
works, in order to mitigate the impact of the works on the archaeological resource in
accordance with Planning Policy Wales (Edition 10, December 2018). written brief and
specification.
DM/2019/00965
APAC Ltd was contracted by the client, to undertake the programme of archaeological recording work and in
accordance with the suggested model drew up a Written Scheme of Investigation, WSI:BSWB/SFM/19.
Approval of the written scheme of investigation was advised by as GGAT as ‘fit for purpose’ allowing the building
survey work to proceed.
This document is the report of the level III building recording survey.
Site location
The site is situated within the small hamlet of Llandevenny, Monmouthshire at NGR: 341197 186928
The location of the site can be gained from the M4 Junction 23A, which southwards gives access to the A4810
leading towards Magor.
At the roundabout, take the second exit, then an immediate left onto Green Moor Lane and a first right which will
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lead over a railway bridge and the site first left
Geology & Topography
The geology of the site is characterised as: Tintern Sandstone Formation, 347-372-million-year-old, sedimentary
formation from the Carboniferous and Devonian periods. British Geological Society, BGS.
Drift deposits would be of sands and silts, mostly flood plain deposition.
Sycamore farm sits at an elevation of 10m aOD on reclaimed pastureland of the Gwent levels.
Brief archaeological and historical background
The GGAT advice points out that the hamlet of Llandevenny occupies the fen edge at the interface of the solid
geology and the alluvial deposits of the Gwent Levels, MON2388/HB.
At such a location there is a potential for earlier prehistoric to Roman settlement evidence, which may have
continued to the known medieval occupation of the area.
As mentioned above the section of the Gwent levels that Llandevenny is situated in is the “Green Moor Character
area, (HLCA009).
The Historic record for the Green Moor area is described as a – ‘framework of major reens and lanes that date to
at least the mid-sixteenth century, and probably earlier. However, the pattern of fields is largely post-medieval’,
and,
‘In the medieval/post-medieval period Green Moor was an extensive common pasture used by many of the
surrounding communities’. Historic Landscape Characterisation, the Gwent levels, 09 Green moor,
http://www.ggat.org.uk/cadw/historic_landscape/Gwent
The document also states that during construction of the Gwent Euro park; approximately a mile to the southwest
of Llandevenny, an ‘almost complete Roman boat was discovered beside a stone and timber quay’, ibid.
Information gleaned in ‘ A history of Monmouthshire, The Hundred of Caldicot, part 2’ (Bradney) suggests that
“Llandevenny is a hamlet in the parish of St Brides, Netherwent”, and “the Hamlet contains 237 acres, the
accessible value in 1815 was 409l”
Due to the limited information on Llandevenny itself, it was cross referenced with St Brides, Netherwent, where
Bradney suggests, “In 1314 a knight fee in St Brides and Llandevenny was held of Gilbert de Claire, Earl of
Gloucester, Hereford and lord of Newport, by John Hunteleye of the annual value of 20l, ibid.
Although this is still little information to go on, it does suggest that the small hamlet of Llandevenny was there in
at least the late 13th early 14th century.
A historic asset map search; fig 02, with a radius of 500m centred on the NGR was used to find out if anything of
archaeological merit was listed within the vicinity. The map which provided no new information; did however,
show the site’s proximity to the Historic Gwent levels, to the south/south east, (mentioned above).
Map progressions provide cartographic evidence for the barn complex; the first cartographic depiction of the barn
and adjacent buildings is on the 1839 tithe map, fig 03a, the accompanying apportionments noting their use, owner
and occupier.
The apportionment for the barns, No 87, are listed as: building and garden, occupied by Attiwell Thomas, and
owned by Prothero Thomas.
The land to the direct north of the barn, (across the dividing trackway) is also occupied and owned by the same
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people with the apportionment, No 85, listed as a house and orchard.
The land directly to the south west is noted as, No 86/86a, as a cottage and garden, occupied by Evans Bridget,
owned by Perry Thomas and No 86b (only in apportionment not shown on map) a yard occupied by William
James, and also owned by Perry Thomas; incidentally the same owner/occupier of the adjacent (northern) property,
N0 84
By the 1887 map, fig 03b, nothing has changed to the building structure; however, some change is noted in the
immediate vicinity; the small cottage seen on the tithe map to the south west has now gone and a new building to
the west, along the trackway has been established.
The first sign of change to the barn is featured on the 1954 map, fig 03c, with a new building attached to the
western gable extending the building.
This is possibly the modern brick barn that now features at the site, however, is not part of the actual barn
complex, and not part of this survey.
On modern mapping, fig 03d, the barn complex has had multiple additions connecting it to a farm to the south.
Unfortunately, the cartographic data provided little information to when the main barn’s additions where added;
however, the earliest map does provide the information that some of the building are of at least a 19th century date.
Aims and Objectives
The aim of the level III survey is to preserve by record the structure of the buildings, prior to renovation and
refurbishment and in so doing’ provide a facility for understanding the building’s historic development.
The record produced can then be used to guide the determination of the planning condition as to the final design of
refurbishment.
Methodology
The building recording survey followed the methodology defined in 5.2, Understanding Historic Buildings; A Guide
to Good Recording Practice (English Heritage 2006). The methodology employed was also guided by the Standard
and Guidance for the Archaeological Investigation and Recording of Standing Buildings or Structures (CIFA
2014,).
Measurements were taken of the barn complex externally and internally using a tripod mounted, FARO M70 3D
Scanner.
Photographs were taking using tripod mounted, digital camera: Cannon EOS 6D Mark II, these were backed up with
hi- resolution smart phone cameras where access was difficult.
Images were recorded in both high-resolution Jpeg & RAW formats.
The photographic record of the site includes general views of the exterior, the overall appearance of principle
structure and circulation areas, external and internal detail relevant to the property’s design and development.
All photographs include a scale rod where possible or practical.
Photographs illustrative of the survey are produced as annotated ‘photo cards’ in the report.
All photographs from the survey are included as a list with contact sheets in appendix I.
This report comprises a written element as defined in 4.5 Understanding Historic Buildings; A Guide to Good
Recording Practice (English Heritage 2006).
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In order to provide a brief background to the property the following sources of information were used:
GGAT.
Cadw,
Various online sources.
Local knowledge.
Data Presentation
A.P.A.C LTD took external and internal measurements using a FARO M70 3D Scanner, which was then processed
in Scene 7.1.18, Transferred through AutoCad pro into AutoCad 2018 and finally processed in Pointsense Heritage
to produce a dwg file, for processing in Adobe Illustrator.
The scanned data from the M70 3D scanner was processed in Scene 2019, converted to Cad format point cloud data
in Autocad Recap, and then interrogated in Pointscence Heritage in order to produce ground plans and elevations
correct to ± 5mm.
The sections and slices produced in Pointsense Heritage were then exported to Adobe Illustrator and annotated for
presentation in the figures:
Plans showing ground floor layout fig 04a, first floor layout, fig04b and roof layout, fig 04c.
Scale illustrations of the building’s front elevation, fig 05a, eastern elevations, fig 05b and southern elevations, fig
05c were enhanced with orthophotos produced in Scene 2019 from the 3D scan data.
The plans, fig 06 and front elevation, fig 07, where then adapted to show possible historical phasing, fig 06.
The barn complex presents as three structures, the central main barn (1), western extension barn (2) and eastern
lean-to addition, (3).
The survey took place on 23 January 2020, in overcast, though favourable conditions.
External description, Main barn (1)
The Main barn (1), PL01, is situated centrally between an extension to the west, barn (2) PL02, and a lean-to
addition, (3) to the east, PL03.
To the south of the barn is a farm complex that backs directly onto the southern elevation of the Main barn; (1), and
as such the southern elevation can only be partially assessed, PL04.
The Main barn (1) is constructed of random coursed stone with quoined corners, PL01 and there is a distinctive
change in stone course between the main barn (1) and its extensions, (2),(3) from which it can be suggested that this
build is the earliest, (see phasing).
The front (north) elevation is the only one fully visible and is fairly featureless with only a slightly off-centre main
entranceway missing its door; although still retaining its timber lintel, albeit, secured in place with a metal frame,
PL05.
The roof of the building appears more of a modern nature, fitted with S-curve pan tiles and lined with timber
bargeboards, PL01.
The eastern gable is obscured up to the halfway point by the single storey lean-to (3); however, the wall is then
rendered up to the roof apex. The gable holds a centrally placed Owlet, PL06.
The majority of the western gable is also obscured, this time by the barn extension (2), PL07, however, this gable
has been heightened at some point as it is built higher than any of the other walls, PL08; further evidence of this can
be seen internally, (see below).
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As mentioned above only a small section of the south elevation is visible.
Situated between the southern gable of the lean-to addition (3) and the building owned by the southern farm, is the
south east corner of the Main barn (1).
The south eastern corner is constructed of quoined stones, PL09 and it is apparent that this corner wall appears to be
slightly skewed; PL10, giving the impression that its either been poorly constructed or that its beginning to fall in on
itself, (see phasing).
Internal main barn (1)
Internally the barns structure is much the same as it is externally, random course rubble but with patches of lime
mortar and cement grouting.
At the south eastern corner, it is apparent that the southern elevation is not tied into the eastern gable, but rather built
against it, PL11. (see phasing)
The floor of the building is a mixture of stone, brick, storage, and vegetation litter.
The eastern gable holds a central Owlet, as seen externally; PL12, (see above).
The southern elevation holds a now bricked in doorway, possibly an early access to the south of the property before
the farm to the south was erected, PL13.
At roughly two metres from ground level, metal pole tie rods have been added to the western side of the barn,
spanning from south to north elevations, PL14.
The roof structure appears more modern being made up of machine cut timber trusses, purlins and rafters under a
lining of roofing felt, PL14.
The surrounding elevation wall plates also seem to be more modern, constructed of cement blocks, brick and
cement; with the exception of the eastern ends that have fallen away, possibly due to an infestation of Ivy, PL15,
PL16.
As mentioned above, the western gable apex has been raised higher than any of its surrounding walls, this would
appear to be a later modification, built with a slightly projected (internal shelf), PL17.
External barn (2)
Barn (2) is a two-storey structure built against the western gable of the main barn (1). A small attempt has been
made of tying the two structures together, but it is quite clearly two separate builds, PL03.
The structure is built of random coursed stone, some of which is seemingly re-purposed from elsewhere. A few of
the stones appear to be cut and shaped or exhibit remnants of prior use.
Two notable examples can be found to the left of the ground floor window: one of the stones is a large chamfer cut
slab of ashlar, and the other, a stone above it features a square cut hole with remains of iron in it; presumably once
holding an iron bar, PL18.
The north elevation holds a timber framed entrance way with a timber lintel and the lower half of a timber plank and
panel Dutch door whilst to its left is a timber framed window, with timber lintel and timber vertical bars, PL03.
The first floor holds a timber framed aperture, situated above the ground floor window, with a small plank and panel
door fitted with decorative spear head strap hinges, PL19.
The door possibly repurposed from somewhere else doesn’t appear to be consistent with the other, more modern
doors in the buildings.
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To the west of the building is a brick-built barn, (not part of the survey) that belongs to the farm complex to the
south east where it is built against Barn (2)’s western gable, PL07.
The roof of the building is fitted with S-curve pan tiles and timber bargeboards.
Further evidence this addition was extended at a date later than that of the main barn (1) is visible at roof level; on
barn (2), the roof apex doesn’t line up with the apex of the main barn (1) either in symmetry or height; PL08, (see
phasing)
Internal Barn (2)
Internally the barn is built of random coursed stone that has been plastered; the floor has been concreted with
purpose made cuts for drainage.
The western wall features two small brick lined apertures, with a connecting timber lintel and sill.
These possibly once looked out to the west before the brick built western barn, (not part of the survey) was installed,
PL20.
The southern wall of the barn wall at ground level features a partial (internal) projection at ground level, PL21.
The top of the eastern wall features a small square aperture, within the plastered wall, however, doesn’t appear in
the main barn (1), PL22
The ground and first floors are separated by a modern timber plank and beam divide, which provides a floored area
to the first floor; accessible via a step ladder, PL22
The roof is the same as found in the main barn, (1), PL23.
External lean-to (3)
The lean-to (3), is a small single storey structure built against the main barns (1) eastern gable, PL02; built of
random coursed stoned with partial render and a sloped roof of S-curve pan tiles and timber bargeboards, PL24.
The building is the most structurally unsound of the three with multiple repairs, holes, and cracks and a bulge in the
wall of the southern gable.
A lot of the repairs feature replacements of stone with brick and cement, PL09.
The northern gable holds a timber framed doorway, with timber lintel and delipidated Dutch door.
The wall to the upper left of the doorway has been replaced with brick, PL02.
The northern gable features a timber framed window with wire mesh, PL09.
Internal lean-to (3)
Internally the room features much the same construct as it does externally, however the damage is more apparent,
PL25 and the eastern gable of the main barn has been plastered, PL26.
The lean-to features a cement/stone and dirt floor and the roof is the same as the other two buildings, however, it has
begun to cave in on itself, PL27.
Interpretation and phasing
From evidence collected from the 1839 tithe map, fig 03a, it is fair to assume that main barn (1) is at least of an
early 19th century date.
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None of the building have been tied in together, which would suggest the main barn (1) came first with the other
buildings (2), PL28 and (3); PL29, being added at a later date.
Due to the lack of information for the cartographic data its difficult to discern which of the extensions came first.
The photographic survey and scan data, figs 06 and 07, suggest the main barn (1) was constructed in two phases, the
gables being built first and then the elevations.
This is evidenced both externally and internally in the main barn (1) south eastern corner; internally the elevation is
clearly not tied into the gable, PL11 and externally the wall is skewed, PL10.
Further evidence was elucidated via the data results collected from the 3d scan, fig 06; whereas, the northern
elevation is built as intended following a true projected course, the southern elevation is skewed inwardly at a
2°angle, from south west to north east.
Although not much of a misalignment, it is difficult to conceive of such an error not being corrected at original
construction, therefore the back wall is possibly an addition or may have been built to accommodate some pre-
existing constriction.
Both the other buildings, barn (2) and lean-to (3) have then been added, this is clear by the fact both buildings have,
as mentioned above been built against the main barn’s (1) gables.
The last phase for all the buildings appears to be the installation of a new modern roof, complete with machine cut
timbers, felt lining and S-curve pan tiles.
This roofing has begun to deteriorate with patches showing ware and the roof of the lean-too beginning to cave in.
Archive
The archives will be prepared according to the Management of Archaeological Projects, English Heritage, MoRPHE
V1.2 (2015) so the records will be fully ordered and indexed.
The original archive will be retained by APAC.Ltd.
Copies of the archive, following current guidelines, will be deposited with GGAT HER:
http://www.GGAT.org.uk/her/downloads/Guidance%20for%20the%20Submission%20of%20Data%20to%20Welsh
%20HERs.pdf
and RCAHMW:
https://rcahmw.gov.uk/wp-content/.../RCAHMW-Guidelines-for-Digital-Archives.pdf
The archives will be deposited within twelve months of the completion of the watching brief and with the agreement
of the landowner.
A synopsis of the project will be submitted to CBA Wales.
Acknowledgements:
I would like to thank the client Mr Ben Lewis for his help and information.
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Copyright
A.P.A.C. Ltd will retain full copyright of any reports and specialist reports, under the Copyright, Designs and
Patents Act of 1988 with all rights reserved.
A.P.A.C. Ltd hereby gives permission for the monitoring authority to use any documentation directly relating to the
project as described in this Project Design.
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APAC.Ltd WSI:BSWB/SFM/19
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Published by Merton Priory Press, 1944
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recording of standing buildings and structures, 2014
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MCC Pl.App.No.: DM/2019/00965. RE: The conversion and rehabilitation of a semi-

derelict former agricultural barn to a private two storey self-contained dwelling.
Derelict Farm Building at Sycamore Farm, Llandevenny Road, Llandevenny,
Magor, Monmouthshire
GGAT MON2388/HB. RE: The conversion and rehabilitation of a semi-derelict

former agricultural barn to a private two storey self-contained dwelling.
Derelict Farm Building at Sycamore Farm, Llandevenny Road, Llandevenny,
Magor, Monmouthshire Pl.App.No.: DM/2019/00965.
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http://www.ggat.org.uk/cadw/historic_landscape/Gwent
A.P.A.C. Registered Address: Wyastone Estate, Wyastone Leys, Monmouth, NP25 3SR.
Tel: 07734962919. Mobile: 07734962919 Email: apac.philips@btinternet.com
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Director: Dr N. Phillips D.Phil. BA (Hons). Cert Ed/FE. MCIFA
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fig 01: Location map

Legend
NGR: 341197 186928
Historic landscape
Gwent Levels, HLW (GT) 2
Fig 02: Heritage asset map A.P.A.C. Ltd. BS/SFM/19

The Ordnance Survey has granted A.P.A.C. Ltd a Copyright Licence (No. 100046577)
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fig 03a: Tithe map. Published 1839. fig 03b: Monmouthshire XXXIV. Surveyed 1881. Published 1887.
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fig 03c: Monmouthshire XXiV.NE. Revised 1899-1900. fig 03d: Modern mapping
Published 1902.
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Legend
Main Barn Access road and parking area Boundary walls
Modern extention to west,

Barn extention (west) Plot of land to south east of complex
(not part of survey)
Derelicit lean-to the the south,
Lean-to extention (east) Fence post boundary to (above) plot
(Inaccessible)
Fig 04a: Building plans. Faro 3d scan (left) & annotated plans (right) A.P.A.C. Ltd :BS/SFM/19
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Left to right :
Barn (3), Northern gable,
Main Barn (1) northern elavation,
and Barn (2) northern elevation.
Fig 05a: Elevations A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

IMG_1189
Barn (3) - eastern elevation against main barn (1)
eastern gable.
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Fig 05b: East elevations A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

IMG_1188
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Barn (3) - southern gable against main barn (1)
southern elevation.
Fig 05c: South elevations A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

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1st phase, Main barn (1) Gables 3rd phase, Barn (2)
2nd phase, Main barn (1) Elavations 4th phase, Barn (3) lean-to
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1st phase, Main barn (1) Gables 3rd phase, Barn (2) 5th phase, Modern roofing
2nd phase, Main barn (1) Elavations 4th phase, Barn (3) lean-to
fig 07: phasing, Elevations A.P.A.C. Ltd :BS/SFM/19

IMG_1196
N General - left to right, Lean-to (3), Main barn,

(1), Extension (2) and modern brick farm
buildings (not part of complex, or survey)

PLATE 01
IMG_1198
N Front, northern elevation of lean-to, (3). Built

of random coursed stone and quoins with
many repairs and replacements. Wall
rendered in places. Building entered through
timber framed doorway fitted with
(now defunct) plank and panel Dutch door.
Its possible an earlier door was once in place
as the wall to the right of the frame has been
rebuilt in brick and is not tied in. The doorway
also features a timber lintel.

PLATE 02
IMG_1207
N Extended barn building (2), features a timber

door framed entranced fitted with a
timber plank and panel Dutch door, and a
timber framed window with horizontal
timber bars. Both window and door are
topped with a timber lintel and are situated
on the ground floor. The first floor features a
timber framed hatch with plank and panel
half door. The door is also fitted with
decorative spear head strap hinges.
PLATE 03 A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

IMG_1184
N Dilapidated (inaccessible) outbuilding to

southern elevation of main barn (1).
Construct of random coursed stone and
quoins. Roof and partial sections of wall
fitted with tin sheeting.

IMG_1201
N Main barn (1) front, Northern elevation.

Construct of random coursed stone, with
quoins. Central opening with a frame of
quoins, topped with a timber lintel that has
been supported with metal fittings. Roof
made up of S-curve pan tiles with a timber
bargeboard.

IMG_1189
N Eastern elevation lean-too (3) against eastern

gable of main barn (1). Lean-to, random
coursed stone with continual repairs. Roof
construct of S-curve pan tiles that have
begun to fall into construct. Visible section
of Main barn’s (1) eastern gable has been
rendered however still features central
splayed owlet aperture.

IMG_1208
N General – buildings against trackway.

IMG_1209
N Detail, roof structure of the main barn’s

western gable over barn extension (2). The
main barns (1) western gable wall has been
constructed higher than that of any of its
other adjoining walls. Internal evidence
suggests the upper section of the gable has
been rebuilt at some point, and elevated,
(IMG_1227). The roof of the extension barn
(2) has been built lower than that of the main
barn, (even with the possible earlier elevation
of the main barn (1) western gable) and has
been built off-centre, not following the
alignment of the main barns (1) roof
structure.

IMG_1188
N Southern gable of lean-to extension (3).

Building constructed of random coursed
stone with continual repairs, including brick
replacements. Continual repairs have left the
wall dipping and bulging in places. Wall
visibly built against the eastern gable of the
main barn, with some attempt to tie in. Gable
features a timber framed window. Sloped
roof runs from wall at the approximate height
of main barns (1) wall plate.

IMG_1187
N Detail – visible skew at the top of the main

barn (1) south eastern corner. An attempt to
patch the void created by the skew features
between the Main barn (1) and the
dilapidated (inaccessible) southern lean-too.
It is also possible the main barn’s south
eastern corner has had some repair work
done.

IMG_1232
N South eastern corner of the main barn (1)

between the southern elevation and eastern
gable. As evidence elsewhere the elevation
have been built abutting the gables. In this
corner (also evidenced externally IMG_1187),
the building has been built askew not lining
up properly to the buildings gable.

IMG_1229
N Main barn (1) eastern gable. Central Owlet in

wall. Roof construct of machine cut timber
under felt lining.

IMG_1224
N Main barn (1) Southern elevation. Construct

of random coursed stone with a mixture of
limestone plaster and cement. Elevation
features now bricked up entrance.

IMG_1228
N The wall plates of the north and south

elevations have been rebuilt with concrete
blocks cemented over, suggesting the roof to
be more of a modern date.

IMG_1230
N Main barn (1). The wall plates of the north

and south elevations have been rebuilt with
concrete blocks and brick then cemented
over, suggesting the roof to be more of a
modern date. However, the eastern section
on both the northern and southern wall
elevation is missing, possibly destroyed by
growth of Ivy.

IMG_1231
N Main barn (1). The wall plates of the north

and south elevations have been rebuilt with
concrete blocks and brick then cemented
over, suggesting the roof to be more of a
modern date. However, the eastern section
on both the northern and southern wall
elevation is missing, possibly destroyed by
growth of Ivy.

IMG_1227
N Main barn (1) western gable. Construct of

random coursed stone with a mixture of
limestone plaster and cement. From wall
plate up the roof, wall appears to have been
rebuilt and plastered, with a projected
internal shelf. Also the Owlet featured on
opposite gable doesn’t appear here,
suggesting its removal. This is also evidenced
externally with the gable wall being elevated
higher than any of its other walls. (IMG_1209)

IMG_1210
N Extended barn building (2), detail - timber

frame window with vertical timber bars and
lintel. Stone to lower left of window,
repurposed cut ashlar. Stone above ashlar,
features square cut hole suggesting the
stone has been repurposed, possibly once
holding an iron barn, (as some iron was
evident in the hole).

IMG_1211
N Extended barn building (2) detail - first floor

aperture features a timber framed hatch with
plank and panel half door. The door is also
fitted with decorative spear head strap hinges.
Section of wall below aperture has been
cemented.

IMG_1214
N Extended barn building (2), western gable,

ground floor. Wall constructed of random
coursed stone, partially plastered. Gable
features brick lined aperture with timber
lintel and sill, that looks into adjoining
western property.

IMG_1216
N Detail - Extended barn building (2), southern

elevation, south eastern corner, wall bulges
internally.

IMG_1217
N Extended barn building (2), eastern gable

ground floor. Wall constructed of random
coursed stone, partially plastered. Small
aperture in wall, not evident in main barn (1)

IMG_1219
N Extended barn building (2), eastern gable of

first floor, from ground floor. Wall
constructed of random coursed stone. Roof
constructed of machine cut timber purlins
and rafters under felt lining.

IMG_1190
N General – complexes placement against

northern trackway.

IMG_1237
N Lean-to extension (3). Constructed with

random coursed stonework, with continual
repairs including brick replacements. Walls
also partially plastered. Southern elevation
features timber framed window with wire
mesh. Floor currently a mixture of stone and
soil.

IMG_1239
N Lean-to extension (3). Constructed with

random coursed stonework, against main
barn’s (1) eastern gable. Eastern gable party
wall is largely rendered with patches missing
exposing the main barns (1) stonework.

IMG_1243
N Lean-to extension (3). Roof structure made

up of machine cut timber rafters and purlins,
lined with roof felt under S-curve pan tiles.
Roof has however begun to collapse into
room.

IMG_1205
N Main barn (1) and extension building (2). The

building extension (2) has been built
abutting the western gable of the main barn
(1). Some attempt has been made of tying
the two building together however only
slight. Extended barn building (2) has been
built slightly lower than that of the main
barn, (1). It has also been built off centre.

IMG_1199
N Join between the main barn (1) northern

elevation and lean-to (3) northern gable.
The stonework of the wall features many
phases of construction. Where there is a
visible change in stonework between the
two constructs, there would also appear to
be a visible scar within the construct of the
main barns (1) north eastern corner,
suggesting the northern elevation of the
main barn, (1) was built abutting its eastern
gable whilst not being actually tied in.

Site name: Barn at Sycamore Farm, Magor Appendix I A.P.A.C. Ltd
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Plate
facing photograph
Building (3) lean-to attached to eastern gable of main barn (1). Dilapidated outbuilding to Main barn’s (1)
IMG_1182 NW southern elevation, (inaccessible). S-curved pan tiles on roof of main barn (1). Tin sheeting roofs dilapidated Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
southern outbuilding.
Dilapidated (inaccessible) outbuilding to southern elevation of main barn (1). Construct of random coursed stone
IMG_1183 N Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
and quoins. Roof and partial sections of wall fitted with tin sheeting.
Dilapidated (inaccessible) outbuilding to southern elevation of main barn (1). Construct of random coursed stone
IMG_1184 NW
and quoins. Roof and partial sections of wall fitted with tin sheeting.
Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL04
IMG_1185 NW Joint between Main barn (1), Lean-to (3) and dilapidated southern extension. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Joint between Main barn (1), Lean-to (3) and dilapidated southern extension. Dilapidated southern lean too
(inaccessible) has been built against main barn (1) southern elevation. Join between lean-to (3) against main
IMG_1186 NW Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
barn’s (1) eastern gable, with an attempt to tie in walls, though construct deviation is visible. Note* south
eastern corner of main barn is visibly skewed at top of elevation, (IMG_1232)
Detail – visible skew at the top of the main barn (1) south eastern corner. An attempt to patch the void created by
IMG_1187 NW the skew features between the Main barn (1) and the dilapidated (inaccessible) southern lean-too. It is also Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL10
possible the main barn’s south eastern corner has had some repair work done.
Southern gable of lean-to extension (3). Building constructed of random coursed stone with continual repairs,
including brick replacements. Continual repairs have left the wall dipping and bulging in places. Wall visibly
IMG_1188 NW
built against the eastern gable of the main barn, with some attempt to tie in. Gable features a timber framed
window. Sloped roof runs from wall at the approximate height of main barns (1) wall plate.
Eastern elevation lean-too (3) against eastern gable of main barn (1). Lean-to, random coursed stone with
IMG_1189 SW continual repairs. Roof construct of S-curve pan tiles that have begun to fall into construct. Visible section of Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL06
Main barn’s (1) eastern gable has been rendered however still features central splayed owlet aperture.
IMG_1190 SW General – complexes placement against northern trackway. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL24
Within the lands coursed stone boundary wall to the east is a possible early stone stile. The wall to the left of it
IMG_1191 E Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
has been partially rebuilt, however a section of the wall to the right has been left untouched.
IMG_1192 S Plot of land to the south east of the main complex. Divided by boundary fence. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Boundary wall to east of main complex. Walls constructed of random coursed stone with the odd quoin. Southern
wall capped with cement.
General - left to right, Lean-to (3), Main barn, (1), Extension (2) and modern brick farm buildings (not part of
IMG_1194 SW Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
complex, or survey)
IMG_1195 SW Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
complex, or survey)
IMG_1196 S
complex, or survey)
IMG_1197 SE Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
complex, or survey)
Front, northern elevation of lean-to, (3). Built of random coursed stone and quoins with many repairs and
replacements. Wall rendered in places. Building entered through timber framed doorway fitted with (now
IMG_1198 SE
defunct) plank and panel Dutch door. Its possible an earlier door was once in place as the wall to the right of the
frame has been rebuilt in brick and is not tied in. the doorway also features a timber lintel.
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Join between the main barn (1) northern elevation and lean-to (3) northern gable. The stonework of the wall
features many phases of construction. Where there is a visible change in stonework between the two constructs,
IMG_1199 SE there would also appear to be a visible scar within the construct of the main barns (1) north eastern corner, Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL29
suggesting the northern elevation of the main barn, (1) was built abutting its eastern gable whilst not being
actually tied in.
Front, northern elevation of lean-to, (3). Built of random coursed stone and quoins with many repairs and
replacements. Wall rendered in places. Building entered through timber framed doorway fitted with (now
defunct) plank and panel Dutch door. Its possible an earlier door was once in place as the wall to the right of the
frame has been rebuilt in brick and is not tied in. the doorway also features a timber lintel.
Main barn (1) front, Northern elevation. Construct of random coursed stone, with quoins. Central opening with a
IMG_1201 SE frame of quoins, topped with a timber lintel that has been supported with metal fittings. Roof made up of S-curve Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL05
pan tiles with a timber bargeboard.
IMG_1202 SW frame of quoins, topped with a timber lintel that has been supported with metal fittings. Roof made up of S-curve Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
IMG_1203 S frame of quoins, topped with a timber lintel that has been supported with metal fittings. Roof made up of S-curve Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Main barn (1) and extension building (2). The building extension (2) has been built abutting the western gable of
the main barn (1). Some attempt has been made of tying the two building together however only slight.
Main barn (1) and extension building (2). The building extension (2) has been built abutting the western gable of
IMG_1205 SE the main barn (1). Some attempt has been made of tying the two building together however only slight. Extended Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL28
barn building (2) has been built slightly lower than that of the main barn, (1). It has also been built off centre.
Extended barn building (2). The building is a construct of random coursed stone and quoins. Some of the
stonework would seem to be repurposed from elsewhere including that of a cut ashlar block and stones with
IMG_1206 SW square cut holes in them suggesting they once held bars, (possibly earlier window stones). (Both stones Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
mentioned situated to the left of the window). A further building to the west is a modern brick barn construct
not associated to the barn construct.
Extended barn building (2), features a timber door framed entranced fitted with a timber plank and panel Dutch
door, and a timber framed window with horizontal timber bars. Both window and door are topped with a timber
IMG_1207 S
lintel and are situated on the ground floor. The first floor features a timber framed hatch with plank and panel half
door. The door is also fitted with decorative spear head strap hinges.
IMG_1208 E General – buildings against trackway. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL07
Detail, roof structure of the main barn’s western gable over barn extension (2). The main barns (1) western gable
wall has been constructed higher than that of any of its other adjoining walls. Internal evidence suggests the
IMG_1209 SE upper section of the gable has been rebuilt at some point, and elevated, (IMG_1227). The roof of the extension Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL08
barn (2) has been built lower than that of the main barn, (even with the possible earlier elevation of the main barn
(1) western gable) and has been built off-centre, not following the alignment of the main barns (1) roof structure.
Extended barn building (2), detail - timber frame window with vertical timber bars and lintel. Stone to lower left
IMG_1210 SE of window, repurposed cut ashlar. Stone above ashlar, features square cut hole suggesting the stone has been Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL18
repurposed, possibly once holding an iron barn, (as some iron was evident in the hole).
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Extended barn building (2) detail - first floor aperture features a timber framed hatch with plank and panel half
IMG_1211 SE door. The door is also fitted with decorative spear head strap hinges. Section of wall below aperture has been Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL19
cemented.
Extended barn building (2), detail - timber frame entrance fitted with timber plank and batten Dutch door, (Lower
half only) door frame topped with timber lintel.
Extended barn building (2), north elevation, ground floor entrance and window. Windowsill constructed in brick.
IMG_1213 NW Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Wall constructed of random coursed stone, partially plastered.
Extended barn building (2), western gable, ground floor. Wall constructed of random coursed stone, partially
IMG_1214 W plastered. Gable features brick lined aperture with timber lintel and sill, that looks into adjoining western Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL20
property.
Extended barn building (2), southern elevation, ground floor. Wall constructed of random coursed stone, partially
plastered. Section of wall to south east bulges internally at ground level. Floor has been concreted with cut
IMG_1215 S Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
drainage channel. Building has been fitted with a first floor, separated by modern machine cut timber rafters and
floor planks. Accessed via ladder.
IMG_1216 SE Detail - Extended barn building (2), southern elevation, south eastern corner, wall bulges internally. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL21
Extended barn building (2), eastern gable ground floor. Wall constructed of random coursed stone, partially
IMG_1217 E
plastered. Small aperture in wall, not evident in main barn (1)
Western gable of main barn (1) from ground floor of barn extension (2). Roof of extension built of machine cut
IMG_1218 V Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
timber purlins and rafters under felt lining.
Extended barn building (2), eastern gable of first floor, from ground floor. Wall constructed of random coursed
IMG_1219 V
stone. Roof constructed of machine cut timber purlins and rafters under felt lining.
IMG_1220 SW Extended barn building (2), western gable, ground floor. Small square aperture. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
IMG_1221 SE Extended barn building (2), eastern gable, ground floor. Small square aperture with timber hook. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Main barn (1) eastern gable. Construct of random coursed stone with a mixture of limestone plaster and cement.
Upper gable feature central Owlet.
Main barn (1) eastern gable. Construct of random coursed stone with a mixture of limestone plaster and cement.
IMG_1223 NE Upper gable feature central Owlet. Metal girders span the western and central section of the barn. Floor of Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
building consists of concrete, loose stone and rubble.
Main barn (1) Southern elevation. Construct of random coursed stone with a mixture of limestone plaster and
IMG_1224 SE
cement. Elevation features now bricked up entrance.
Main barn (1) Southern elevation. Construct of random coursed stone with a mixture of limestone plaster and
cement. Elevation features now bricked up entrance.
Main barn (1) western gable. Construct of random coursed stone with a mixture of limestone plaster and cement.
IMG_1226 W From wall plate up the roof, wall appears to have been rebuilt. Roof structure constructed with machine cut Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
timber purlins, rafters and trusses, with a repurposed timber collar.
Main barn (1) western gable. Construct of random coursed stone with a mixture of limestone plaster and cement.
From wall plate up the roof, wall appears to have been rebuilt and plastered, with a projected internal shelf. Also
IMG_1227 V/W
the Owlet featured on opposite gable doesn’t appear here, suggesting its removal. This is also evidenced
externally with the gable wall being elevated higher than any of its other walls. (IMG_1209)
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The wall plates of the north and south elevations have been rebuilt with concrete blocks cemented over,
IMG_1228 V/NW
suggesting the roof to be more of a modern date.
IMG_1229 V/E Main barn (1) eastern gable. Central Owlet in wall. Roof construct of machine cut timber under felt lining. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL12
Main barn (1). The wall plates of the north and south elevations have been rebuilt with concrete blocks and brick
IMG_1230 NE then cemented over, suggesting the roof to be more of a modern date. However the eastern section on both the Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL15
northern and southern wall elevation is missing, possibly destroyed by growth of Ivy.
Main barn (1).The wall plates of the north and south elevations have been rebuilt with concrete blocks and brick
IMG_1231 SE then cemented over, suggesting the roof to be more of a modern date. However the eastern section on both the Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL16
northern and southern wall elevation is missing, possibly destroyed by growth of Ivy.
South eastern corner of the main barn (1) between the southern elevation and eastern gable. As evidence
IMG_1232 SE elsewhere the elevation have been built abutting the gables. In this corner (also evidenced externally IMG_1187 Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL11
), the building has been built askew not lining up properly to the buildings gable.
IMG_1233 NW Main barn (1) – remains of a possible earlier roof timber. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Main barn (1) – to the west and east of the central door frame are two steps stone. The western stone features a
IMG_1234 V/W Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
square cut hole possible for the placement of a now, non-existent door.
IMG_1235 NW Main barn (1), wall to west of central door. Stonework has begun to show signs of disrepair. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
IMG_1236 V/NW Main barn (1), timber lintel above central door has begun to break apart and is not supported with a metal frame. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Lean-to extension (3). Constructed with random coursed stonework, with continual repairs including brick
IMG_1237 S replacements. Walls also partially plastered. Southern elevation features timber framed window with wire mesh. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020 PL25
Floor currently a mixture of stone and soil.
Lean-to extension (3). Constructed with random coursed stonework, with continual repairs including brick
IMG_1238 SE replacements. Walls also partially plastered. Southern elevation features timber framed window with wire mesh. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Floor currently a mixture of stone and soil.
Lean-to extension (3). Constructed with random coursed stonework, against main barn’s (1) eastern gable.
IMG_1239 W
Eastern gable party wall is largely rendered with patches missing exposing the main barns (1) stonework.
Lean-to extension (3). Constructed with random coursed stonework, against main barn’s (1) eastern gable.
IMG_1240 NW Eastern gable party wall is largely rendered with patches missing exposing the main barns (1) stonework. Adam Phillips 23/01/2020 Adam Phillips 28/01/2020
Building currently used as storage.
Lean-to extension (3). Northern elevation wall plastered. Wall fitted with timber framed entrance and defunct
timber plank and panel Dutch door.
Lean-to extension (3). Northern elevation wall plastered. Wall fitted with timber framed entrance and defunct
timber plank and panel Dutch door.
Lean-to extension (3). Roof structure made up of machine cut timber rafters and purlins, lined with roof felt under
IMG_1243 V/S
S-curve pan tiles. Roof has however begun to collapse into room.
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DOCUMENT NO 480 February 2020

Barn at Sycamore Farm, Magor

Level III, BUILDING RECORDING SURVEY

Monmouthshire County Council

Planning Application No: DC/2019/00965.

PREPARED BY: MR A.O. PHILLIPS

APAC Ltd was contacted by the client in order to undertake a program of

APAC Ltd produced a written scheme of investigation for the works;

This document reports on the result of the building recording survey.

Cynhyrchodd APAC Cyf. gynllun ymchwil ysgrifenedig o waith archwilio ar

Mae’r ddogfen hon yn adrodd canlyniadau’r arolwg cofnodi adeilad.

01. Site Location Map.

Survey Photo cards 1-29

I. Complete photograph list with contact sheet

lead over a railway bridge and the site first left

Geology & Topography

Brief archaeological and historical background

people with the apportionment, No 85, listed as a house and orchard.

Aims and Objectives

Images were recorded in both high-resolution Jpeg & RAW formats.

All photographs include a scale rod where possible or practical.

External description, Main barn (1)

As mentioned above only a small section of the south elevation is visible.

Internal main barn (1)

External barn (2)

Internal Barn (2)

External lean-to (3)

Internal lean-to (3)

Interpretation and phasing

The original archive will be retained by APAC.Ltd.

A synopsis of the project will be submitted to CBA Wales.

Bibliography and References:

Standards and Guidance for the collection, documentation,

Standards and Guidance for the archaeological investigation and

English Heritage Management of Archaeological Projects (1991).

Understanding Historic Buildings, A guide to good Recording Practice. 2016

MCC Pl.App.No.: DM/2019/00965. RE: The conversion and rehabilitation of a semi-

GGAT MON2388/HB. RE: The conversion and rehabilitation of a semi-derelict

HSE. Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974.

HSE. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. 2015

The Society of Museum

Online Sources consulted:

A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

fig 01: Location map

NGR: 341197 186928

Fig 02: Heritage asset map A.P.A.C. Ltd. BS/SFM/19

Modern extention to west,

A.P.A.C. Ltd :BS/SFM/19

Fig 05a: Elevations A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

Fig 05b: East elevations A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

Fig 05c: South elevations A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

fig 07: phasing, Elevations A.P.A.C. Ltd :BS/SFM/19

N General - left to right, Lean-to (3), Main barn,

A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

N Front, northern elevation of lean-to, (3). Built

A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

N Extended barn building (2), features a timber

PLATE 03 A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

N Dilapidated (inaccessible) outbuilding to

PLATE 04 A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

N Main barn (1) front, Northern elevation.

PLATE 05 A.P.A.C. Ltd BS/SFM/19

N Eastern elevation lean-too (3) against eastern