Rossington and Structures of Neighbourhood Plan

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Rossington Neighbourhood Plan – Rossington Character Buildings and Structures of Local Heritage Interest Supporting Evidence – January 2020

Rossington

Character Buildings

and Structures of

Local Heritage

Interest -

Supporting

Evidence

Rossington

Neighbourhood Plan

2016 - 2032

January 2020

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1.0 Introduction

This supporting paper explains the background, the methodology used and evidence

supporting the designation of the proposed Rossington Character Buildings and

Structures of Local Heritage Interest in the draft Rossington Neighbourhood Plan.

2.0 Policy Context

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)1 sets out the Government’s planning

policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.

Section 16 (paragraphs 184-201) of the NPPF covers all aspects of the historic

environment. Paragraph 184 makes the Government’s position on heritage very clear,

stating ‘Heritage assets range from sites and buildings of local historic value to those of

the highest significance, such as World Heritage Sites which are internationally

recognised to be of Outstanding Universal Value. These assets are an irreplaceable

resource, and should be conserved in a manner appropriate to their significance, so that

they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of existing and future

generations’.

It also introduces the concept of non-designated heritage assets. A non-designated

heritage asset is a building, monument, site, place, area or landscape identified as

having a degree of significance, but which is not afforded statutory protection through

Listed Building, Scheduled Monument etc. status; Paragraph of 197 of the National

Planning Policy Framework states, ‘The effect of an application on the significance of a

non-designated heritage asset should be taken into account in determining the

application. In weighing applications that directly or indirectly affect non-designated

heritage assets, a balanced judgement will be required having regard to the scale of any

harm or loss and the significance of the heritage asset’.

This is developed in Planning Policy Conserving and Enhancing the Historic

Environment Guidance2, which states ‘Where it is relevant, neighbourhood plans need

to include enough information about local heritage to guide decisions and put broader

strategic heritage policies from the Local Plan into action at a neighbourhood scale.

Where it is relevant, designated heritage assets within the plan area should be clearly

identified at the start of the plan-making process so they can be appropriately taken into

account. In addition, and where relevant, neighbourhood plans need to include enough

information about local non-designated heritage assets including sites of archaeological

interest to guide decisions’.

This supporting evidence document identifies heritage assets in the Parish that have

been identified of special local heritage interest to meriting consideration in planning

decisions, but which are not formally designated heritage assets.

The Plan has taken the opportunity, using published good practice guidance from

Historic England3, to identify a schedule of assets that are considered to have significant

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local heritage interest. To ensure that these assets are considered appropriately in

planning proposals, the Plan designates them as Rossington Character Buildings and

Structures of Local Heritage Interest.

An approach which is supported by and in conformity with the Doncaster Core Strategy

(adopted January 2006) which includes several policies which relate to non-designated

heritage assets. These include Section B) of Policy CS 15 Valuing Out Historic

Environment4, which states, ‘proposals will be supported which protect or enhance the

heritage significance and setting of locally identified heritage assets such as buildings

of local architectural or historic interest, locally important archaeological sites and parks

and gardens of local interest’.

3.0 Criteria for the identification of Rossington Character Buildings and Structures of Local Heritage Interest The process and criteria were based on that developed by Historic England in its publication ‘Local Heritage Listing’5 to help establish if any Rossington Character Building and Structures meets the definition set out on local and national planning policy. This was purposefully chosen to ensure a consistent approach, and that it was based on good practice. 4.0 The process for identifying Rossington Character Buildings and Structures of Local Heritage Interest The potential sites were identified through three main sources.

• Firstly, local knowledge gathered through consultation and the views of local specialists in this area;

• Secondly, Historic Environment Records, for example, that contained on the HeritageGateway database6; and

• Thirdly, specialised knowledge, especially from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council’s Conservation Officer.

From this, a list of potential sites was developed. The proposed sites were then assessed for their appropriateness for designation as

Local Character Buildings and Structures of Local Heritage Interest.

Satisfied that they met, in principle, the criteria for going forward as Local Character

Buildings and Structures of Local Heritage Interest, their local significance was tested

through extensive consultation through the Plan preparation process. This included

specific consultation with the owners of the proposed buildings and structures.

1https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 2 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/conserving-and-enhancing-the-historic-environment 3 https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/what-is-designation/local/local-designations/ 4http://doncaster.opus3.co.uk/ldf/documents/Core_Strategy/Attractive%2C%20Safe%20and%20Healthy%20Places 5 https://content.historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/local-heritage-listing-advice-note-7/heag018-local-heritage-listing.pdf/ 6 https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/gateway/

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5.0 Rossington Character Buildings and Structures of Local Heritage Interest –

Assessment Forms

The following section briefly details how each of the buildings and structures proposed

for designation is special and holds a particular local significance. This is structured

around the relevant criteria developed by Historic England. An indicative photograph is

also provided for each one. A map showing their location can also be found as part of

the main Plan as Figure 6.

Reference and name of Asset

1.Hunster Grange

Location Stripe Road

How it meets the criteria

Criterion Description Notes

Age The age of an asset may be an important criterion and the age range can be adjusted to take into account distinctive local characteristics.

Unknown.

Rarity Appropriate for all assets, as judged against local characteristics.

One of the surviving buildings from Rossington’s agricultural past.

Aesthetic Value The intrinsic design value of an asset relating to local styles, materials or any other distinctive local characteristics.

One of the largest buildings in Rossington, it is of pleasant and striking design. It comprises a farm building with attached buildings. All are similar design and construction of brick and slate. It has an impressive ‘carriage style’ archway entrance.

Archaeological interest The local heritage asset may provide evidence about past human activity in the locality, which may be archaeological – that is in the form of buried remains – but may also be revealed in the structure of buildings or in a manmade landscape. Heritage assets with archaeological interest are the primary source of evidence about the substance and evolution of places, and of the people and cultures that made them.

There is a possibility of remains. Earlier archaeological investigations to the south of the Farm saw the excavation of two Early Bronze Age ring barrows, one containing two cremations, each within a collared urn.

Group Value Groupings of assets with a clear visual, design or historic relationship.

Not considered to be relevant.

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Archival Interest The significance of a local heritage asset of any kind may be enhanced by a significant contemporary or historic written record.


Historic Association The significance of a local heritage asset of any kind may be enhanced by a significant historical association of local or national note, including links to important local figures.


Designed landscapes The interest attached to locally important historic designed landscapes, parks and gardens which may relate to their design or social history. This may complement a local green space designation, which provides special protection against development for green areas of particular importance to local communities for their current use.

There is an impressive entrance across open land to the site.

Landmark status An asset with strong communal or historical associations, or because it has especially striking aesthetic value, may be singled out as a landmark within the local scene.


Social and communal value Relating to places perceived as a source of local identity, distinctiveness, social interaction and coherence; often residing in intangible aspects of heritage contributing to the “collective memory” of a place.


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2.Rossington Main Colliery Wheel on land next to the

Memorial Hall.

Location Mcconnel Crescent.




Rossington Main Colliery was sunk in 1913. It is understood that the wheel was introduced roughly at the same time.


The wheel is symbolic of the importance of the mining industry to the growth and history of Rossington. It is a rare surviving example of a winding wheel. It is one of two such examples in the Parish (see also 3).


It consists of half of a colliery wheel on a stone foundation. It is of bespoke design and encompassing a plaque commemorating those who worked in the local mining industry.


The structure originally formed part of the Rossington Main colliery complex. The colliery was closed in 2006, and little of the original complex remains. This is considered to be the most important physical relics remaining from the Colliery.


Not considered relevant. It is a stand-alone structure.


There are considerable local records and documents in relation to Rossington Main Colliery and its history.

Historic Association The significance of a local heritage asset of any kind may be enhanced by a significant historical association of local

The Wheel is symbolic of an era where coal production was an important source of employment, prosperity and

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or national note, including links to important local figures.

identity. There are no more working coal mines in South Yorkshire, which increases the importance of maintaining heritage. It commemorates the miners' and their families contribution to the village which became known as New Rossington




The Wheel is located in a central position next to the parish council offices The Wheel symbolises the importance of the mining industry to the development and identity of Rossington.


The importance of coal mining locally is reinforced by the continued presence of the Wheel and associated date plaque. The wheel was reclaimed by local people and donated to the community by UK Coal. It is located within a Commemorative Colliery Garden which includes a bench seat and a rubber safety surface surrounding the wheel

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3.Rossington Miners Welfare including clock, plaque and

Rossington Main Colliery Wheel.

Location West End Lane, Rossington.




It was originally built just after the first world war to serve the growing community of Rossington.


It is one of the oldest and most visually dominant buildings in the Parish.


It is primarily of brick construction, with slate roofs. It is of pleasing design and occupies a prominent location in the Parish off the main road through the Village. There is a clock on its roof, which adds to its quality. Located within the grounds is a half of a colliery wheel from the former Rossington Colliery within a stone

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‘plinth’ of bespoke design. This plinth encompasses a plaque commemorating those who worked in the local mining industry.


It is not considered to be of significant archaeological interest.


Not considered to be especially significant.


While there are some historic records of the building these are not significant.


The building has been closely associated with the physical, educational and social development of the Parish. Like 2, the colliery wheel is symbolic of an era where coal production was an important source of employment, prosperity and identity. There are no more working coal mines in South Yorkshire, which increases the importance of maintaining the heritage. It commemorates the miners' and their families' contribution to the village which became known as New Rossington

Designed landscapes The interest attached to locally important historic designed landscapes, parks and gardens which may relate to their design or social history. This may complement a local green space designation, which provides special protection against development for green areas of particular importance to local


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communities for their current use.


It is considered to be one of the most striking, and of architectural interesting, buildings in the Parish.

Social and communal value

Relating to places perceived as a source of local identity, distinctiveness, social interaction and coherence; often residing in intangible aspects of heritage contributing to the “collective memory” of a place.

It is a well-known, prized and recognised heritage asset in the Parish.

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4.Former Coop on Kings Avenue including Dovecote, Central Gable and other features.

Location Kings Avenue.




It was understood that it was built at the beginning of the 20th Century as new Rossington grew following the opening of a coal mine


It is one of the oldest and visually dominant buildings in the Parish.


It is of interesting design with a central gable and dovecote. Its features white render and Mock-Tudor half-timbering details and decorative features including a dovecote.



Group Value Groupings of assets with a clear visual, design or historic relationship

It is a stand alone building.


While there are some historic records of the building these are not significant.


The building has been closely associated with the physical and social development of the Parish. Its former use as a co-op adds to its interest.

Designed landscapes The interest attached to locally important historic designed landscapes, parks and gardens which may relate to their


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design or social history. This may complement a local green space designation, which provides special protection against development for green areas of particular importance to local communities for their current use.


It is a visually dominant building in a prominent location in Rossington Village Centre It is of added significance and importance given the small number prominent buildings in Rossington.


Many people still remember its use a co-op, and still known collectively as the ‘co-op’ building.

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5.Fountains Cottages opposite Village Pump.

Location Off Station Road.




While their precise age is

unknown, they are

understood to be one of the

oldest buildings in the

Parish. Maybe 19th Century

in origin.


They are one of the few

buildings surviving from

Rossington’s pre-mining

heritage. There is some

evidence that names

“Fountain Cottages" may

have their origins in their

location in or close to former

the village fountain - with

water bubbling up from a

spring.


A pair of semi-detached buildings, they are of interesting and ornate design, including decorative chimney stacks and mock-Tudor half-timbering. They have been relatively unaltered from their original design and construction.


Not considered relevant.

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There is some evidence that names “Fountain Cottages" may have their origins in their location in or close to former the village fountain, which can be found across the road. They are located in what is the historic core of the village.




Not considered to be

relevant.




They are striking buildings in a prominent location off Station Road – the main road running through the village and across the road from the village fountain a listed building.


They provide a strong visual and historical link to the pre-industrial development of Rossington when it was essentially a small agricultural community centred around St Michael’s Church.

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6.The Old School House near St Michael’s Church.

Location Off Station Road.




While their precise age is unknown, they are understood to be one of the oldest buildings in the Parish. Maybe the 19th Century in origin.


This one of the few buildings surviving from Rossington’s pre-mining heritage.


This detached building is of similar design to 7, ‘Fountain Cottages’ and may have been designed by the same person. It is of interesting and ornate design, including decorative chimney stacks and mock-Tudor half-timbering. .It has been relatively unaltered from their original design and construction.




Not considered to be especially significant.


While there are some historic records of the building, these are not significant.

Historic Association The significance of a local heritage asset of any kind may be enhanced by a significant historical association of local or

Its former use as the village schoolhouse adds to its value and interest.

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national note, including links to important local figures.




It is considered to be one of the most striking, and of architectural interesting, buildings in the Parish. It is of added significance given its former use as a schoolhouse.


It is a well-known and recognised heritage asset in the Parish.

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7.The Back and Front Cottages on Littleworth Lane.

Location Littleworth Lane.




They are understood to be built in the 19th Century.


They are understood be of the oldest buildings in the Parish.


They comprise two sets of terraced cottages. They are primarily of brick construction, with pantile roofs. While they have been some alterations, notably to the ‘Front Cottages’ they retain much of their original design, features and charm.




They are a group of 4 houses of similar and relatively uniform design.


Magilton 1977 in his study ‘The Doncaster District: An Archaeological Survey’. considered them to be of interest.

Historic Association The significance of a local heritage asset of any kind may be enhanced by a significant historical association of local or national note, including links to important local figures

The buildings provide a strong visual and historic relic of the pre-industrial development of Rossington when Littleworth was a

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distinct small agricultural hamlet.






They provide a strong visual and historical link to the pre-industrial development of Littleworth (and the wider Rossington) when it was essentially a small agricultural hamlet distinct and stand-alone hamlet.

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8.The Old Rectory on Littleworth Lane.

Location Off Littleworth Lane.




It is understood to be one of the oldest buildings in the Parish


Not considered to be relevant


Two storey building with single storey building to the side and a two storey extension to its back. It is of pleasing design and retains many of its original design and features.








Its former use as the rectory adds to its value and distinctiveness.

Designed landscapes The interest attached to locally important historic designed landscapes, parks and gardens which may relate to


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their design or social history. This may complement a local green space designation, which provides special protection against development for green areas of particular importance to local communities for their current use.




It provides a visual link and connection with the historical form and development of the Parish.

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9.The Bunker on Stripe Road.

Location Off Stripe Road.




It is understood to have been built in the early 1960’s. It opened in 1963.


It is a rare example of an underground bunker built during the Cold War to protect key services. It is largely unchanged from its original construction. It was closed in 1991.


Apart from a ventilation shaft, it is mainly built underground.


Yes, it is likely that it may include remains of archaeological and heritage interest. It is understood that much of its interior design and relics are still remaining including tables, shelves, posters etc. Parts of it has suffered from vandalism and neglect.


It is a stand-alone building.


While there has been some written records, there is relatively little documentary evidence.


The building is closely associated with the cold war era period. It is a rare example of a secret underground bunker.

Designed landscapes The interest attached to locally important historic designed landscapes, parks and gardens


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which may relate to their design or social history. This may complement a local green space designation, which provides special protection against development for green areas of particular importance to local communities for their current use.


Its strong association with the cold war era means that it is considered to be a landmark building.


It is an important and much-prized asset. As a piece of Cold War history and the role of Rossington within it.

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Reference and name of Asset 10. Littleworth Mews Cottages.

Location Littleworth Mews, Off Littleworth Lane.




Their exact age is unknown.


A rare local example of estate type buildings.


A row of buildings comprising a terrace of uniform estate type style buildings together with attached buildings. They are of a similar building style of brick and slate roofs. They are of interesting, pleasant and ornate design with two decorative chimney stacks. They are relatively unaltered from their original design. They are of some interest and charm.



Yes, the four buildings are of similar design.



Historic Association The significance of a local heritage asset of any kind may be enhanced by a significant


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historical association of local or national note, including links to important local figures.







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11. Mount Pleasant Cottages

Location Stripe Road.




Unknown thought to be the 19th Century.


One of the surviving buildings from Rossington’s agricultural past.


The two sets of paired estate cottages are important to the history and character of Rossington. There are two symmetrical designs, indicating their date of construction, with one set understood to be built earlier than the other one. Each is of brick construction with tile roofs. They are of pleasant and striking design and retain many of their original design and features. The earlier set is of a more simpler design; the latter set is larger and more ornate in design.


Not considered to be of special significance.


Their relationship with the nearby Rossington Hall adds to their value and interest.



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They were originally built to provide accommodation for workers at the nearby Rossington Hall (a Listed Building). Up to the 1930s they formed part of the Hall estate.







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Documents

Rossington and Structures of Neighbourhood Plan