What question did this study set out to answer?

To document the architectural history and structural features of the ATS building in Liskeard prior to demolition.

March 5, 2026Open Access

ATS Building, Liskeard. Historic Building Recording

Key Points

To document the architectural history and structural features of the ATS building in Liskeard prior to demolition.
Conducted desk-based assessments using historical databases and archives.
Created measured plans and recorded both interior and exterior details of the building.
Produced a photographic archive documenting the building's features and materials.
Finalized and archived all site materials, including drawings and photographs.
Generated a detailed record of the building's historical features and architectural details.
Established a photographic archive with high-resolution images of the site.
Completed archival preparations for long-term storage and access.

Abstract

All recording work was undertaken according to the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) guidance (CIfA 2020a and 2020b). Staff followed the CIfA Code of Conduct (2019). The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists is the professional body for archaeologists working in the UK. Desk-based assessment During the desk-based assessment historical databases and archives were consulted in order to obtain information about the history of the site and the structures and features that were likely to survive. The main sources consulted were as follows: Published sources. Cornwall and Isles of Scilly HER as accessible via Heritage Gateway. Historic maps, including; " Parish Tithe maps (c1840), 1st and 2nd Editions of the OS 25 inch maps (c1880 and c1907). Modern maps. GIS data accessible to CAU. Newspaper articles A historic building record (equivalent to a Historic England level 2/3 survey) was undertaken prior to demolition. A measured plan was created by CAU and annotated to provide details of both historic development and fabric. Colour photographs of all exterior elevations and the interiors along with architectural details were taken with a digital camera (at a resolution of 10 million pixels or higher). These form the photographic archive. Photographs included a metric scale bar, except where Health and Safety considerations made this impractical. " Descriptions of the exterior and interior of the building were made in note form and by annotation of the plan and existing external elevation drawings to record its fabric and construction, phased development through time and architectural details. All site materials were prepared for long term storage. This included: Finalisation of measured drawings. Archiving of drawings, photographs, paperwork and digital files. Filing of digital colour photographs and limited image editing (eg, composition, lighting) where appropriate. Creation of an archive report. Completion of the Historic England OASIS record (online access to archaeological investigations). Uploading of the photographic archive to ADS. Preparation of CAU archive. Cornwall Archaeological Unit (CAU) undertook an historic building record at the site of the former ATS garage on Dean Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, NGR SX 25029 64452 (Figs 1 and 2). A photographic record of the buildings was undertaken, and written descriptions of the interior and exterior were compiled.

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