Barn at High Clough Farm, Near Colne, Lancashire- Building Investigation

Mr Chris Balfe made a planning application (Planning Application 13/05/0191P) to Pendle Borough Council to develop a barn on his property at High Clough Farm, near Colne in Lancashire (SD 9252 4239). As part of the planning procedure, the council consulted Lancashire County Archaeological Service, which recommended a building recording programme of English Heritage (2006) Level II standard. This was to include a rapid desk-based assessment, which would provide a historical background and detail any changes in the development of the farmstead. In addition, a site investigation was to be undertaken, comprising written descriptions, as well as an extensive photographic record, and site drawings of the floor plans and sections.
Following these recommendations, Mr Balfe requested that Oxford Archaeology North (OA North) undertake the building investigation, which was duly completed in May 2006.