An 'Enhanced' pre-development survey was required by ELCAS of the Cockenzie Old Parish Church. This includes a photographic, written and drawn record, and is based on the ALGAO historic building recording guidelines (2013). Both the exterior and interior of the structure were recorded. Particular attention was paid to the contents of the church as a record of the social history of the building. A general and detailed photographic survey was undertaken of the church using a full-frame mirrorless camera. All photos were taken in RAW format and processed using Phase One Capture 1 Pro. The photographic record was accompanied by a written record of the structures using AOC pro forma recording sheets with comment on condition, construction, architectural and structural details, openings, evidence of phasing and function, later interventions, and anything else pertinent to the historical record. A drawn record of the building has been produced using a combination of existing architectural drawings with additional hand measurements taken as necessary to add any detail identified during the course of the survey such as evidence of phasing, blocked openings and fireplaces, etc. AOC Archaeology Group was commissioned by the Cockenzie House and Gardens to carry out an Enhanced level historic building survey as a condition of listed building consent (Planning Ref: 24/01019/LBC) in regard to a development at Cockenzie Old Parish Church and Church Hall at Nos 44 & 42 High Street, Cockenzie, East Lothian. No further historic building recording is recommended to be undertaken prior to the onset of development, although this will need to be confirmed in writing by ELCAS on behalf of the East Lothian Council.
Stuart Mitchell (2025) studied this question.