The objective of the historic building recording as set out in the LSWSI and Project Plan was to investigate and record the buildings with consideration given to: " Recording the character and form of the structures comprising Twin Oaks, and identify their original layout and function; " Identify and record elements of architectural or historic interest retained within the structures; " Provide an account, thorough analysis of historic maps and documentary sources, of the origins of Twin Oaks, and its association with Lower Thorpe Farmhouse; and " Contribute to the delivery of GWSI:HERDS Specific Objectives. Historic Building Recording comprised: " Documentary Research - Archival research was undertaken at the Northamptonshire Record Office to identify and examine documents relating to the design and construction of the buildings at Twin Oaks and their relationship with the Lower Thorpe farmstead, and the surrounding landscape. An analysis of available historic maps was also carried out. " Photographic Survey - The photographic survey was undertaken on the 9th March 2020 . The buildings were inspected both internally and externally and general overview photos were taken of each room alongside more detailed photographs of structural and decorative features, fixtures and fittings. In addition to photographs of the exterior, photographs were taken of the immediate setting of the buildings. Subsequent photographic recording was undertaken in November 2021 and May/June 2022 during the soft-strip and demolition works. " Drawn Record - A measured survey of the buildings was undertaken to produce fully dimensioned plans of the ground floor of the buildings. The first floor of the buildings was not surveyed as it is a late-20th century and of no historic interest. Historic building and setting recording prior to the demolition of a group of buildings known as Twin Oaks, situated c.900m north of the village of Thorpe Mandeville and c.10km north-east of Banbury. The former farm buildings at Twin Oaks comprise an L-shaped range of 19th century stone built buildings which define the north and west sides of a courtyard, the east side of which is defined by a detached range of early 20th century brick built stables. The buildings represent a separate farm court historically part of the adjacent Lower Thorpe farmstead. The buildings were extensively refurbished to a residential dwelling during the 1990s and this has affected their historic character and appearance. The survey works have confirmed that despite significant modern alterations, the buildings retain much of their historic fabric and plan form though few interior fittings remain. Despite extensive refurbishment works the buildings retain heritage values that are associated with the adjacent Lower Thorpe Farm. Works of historic building recording have better revealed the significance of the asset through analysis of plan form layout, purpose and development and works of HBR have contributed to HERDS objectives KC52: relating to the pattern, form and function of post-medieval rural vernacular architecture. Analysis as part of wider study into the development and expansion of farm holdings at Lower Thorpe during the 19th century have also contributed to HERDS objective KC44: concerning rural industries and their contribution to society over the period of the urban-centred industrial revolution.
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