Desk Based Assessment, Heritage Assessment at Land to the South of Elm Cottage, Crowlas, Cornwall

The desk-based research and the archaeological assessment were carried out in accordance with the relevant guidance and in line with the SWARCH HIA methodology3. The site was visited on the 25th of April 2025 by S. Walls, during which the location of the proposed development was inspected. The site comprises part of an agricultural field, more recently used as a market garden. By the mid-19th century it formed part of the estates held by the Rogers family of Penrose. The plot appears to have comprised an agricultural field, under arable cultivation for at least part of the last two centuries, and more recently has been used as a market garden. Historic mapping shows structures were present in the northern (entrance drive) part of the site, and it is possible below ground remains associated with these may survive. Given the land use of the site, the archaeological potential is considered likely to be relatively low however there is the potential for archaeological remains from the prehistoric to modern periods to survive below ground level. As such it anticipated that a standard archaeological recording condition will therefore be required on any successful planning permission for the site.