THE BARN, HOLIDAY FARM, Berrow
NGR: SO 7840 3452

A four bay cruck barn was recorded and dendrochronology carried out. The felling dates indicates that the barn is of one principal phase of 1452 or shortly thereafter. The carpentry of the side walls is regular but the joint types and pegging used in the five trusses includes several variations which may suggest two teams of carpenters. The barn had previously been considered fourteenth century and is an example of traditional techniques remaining in use over a long period. It is most likely that the barn was built for a yeoman farmer

Stone, R, The Barn, Holiday Farm, Berrow, Worcestershire: Report on building recording and assessment, June 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 186

MIDDLE LITTLETON TITHE BARN, Middle Littleton
NGR: SP 080471

A programme of archaeological recording revealed archaeological features and deposits that were broadly what could be expected for a building of this type and date. The footings of the barn were observed in some of the tree root holes excavated and were constructed of the same materials as the barn itself. These foundations either stepped out or continued straight down from the walls of the barn itself. The foundations of the south east arcade post were also built of the same materials as the barn and there were six courses of stone footings in all. The bottom five courses were square in shape and were wider than the top course. This last course was similar in size to the padstone above it. Sat on top of the padstone was the tapered stone arcade post which in turn supported the wooden arcade post. The top course of the foundation had moved eastwards which had caused the arcade post to slip and become unstable.

Wainright, J & Stone, R, Middle Littleton Tithe Barn, Middle Littleton, Worcestershire: Report on a programme of archaeological recording, February 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 169

ST ANDREW'S PARISH CHURCH, Pershore
NGR: SO 948 458

A skeleton was uncovered during drainage works. The burial was recorded in situ and it is believed the remains date from the 18th or 19th century. The proposed site of a manhole was moved southwards so the skeleton could be left in situ. Layers of sand and gravel were placed over the burial to protect it before the drain was laid on top.

Wainwright, J, St Andrew's Parish Church, Pershore, Worcestershire: A short report on a skeleton uncovered during drainage works, August 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 197

PERSHORE SPORTS CLUB, Pershore
NGR: 949 454

A desk-based assessment showed that the site lay just outside the recently defined Saxon, medieval and post-medieval core of the settlement of Pershore. It is probable that the site has been agricultural land from the Saxon period until its present day usage as a sports field. There is no evidence either for or against prehistoric activity on the site. Roman occupation has been found nearby but excavation directly to the north of the site found no evidence of use at this period. Any earlier landscaping to create the present sport club may have damaged any archaeological remains, if they existed on the site.

Wainwright, J, Pershore Sports Club, Pershore, Worcestershire: A report on a desk-based assessment, April 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 179

ST DENYS' CHURCH, Severn Stoke
NGR: SO 8561 4401

Trenches for new drainage were subject to a watching brief. No features or structural elements were observed. Several skeletons were uncovered most of which were able to be left in situ. The Vestry floor was investigated and no archaeological deposits were in danger of being disturbed in the scope of the present works.

Appleton-Fox, N, St Denys' Church, Severn Stoke, Worcestershire: Report on a programme of archaeological works, July 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 192

THE GREEN, Stanford Bridge
NGR: 7248 6554

Building recording was carried out prior to conversion of barns into office accommodation. This identified 11 separate phases of construction from the original 'model farm' to the modern garage taking place over the entire life of the buildings.

Appleton-Fox, N, The Green, Stanford Bridge, Worcestershire: A report on building recording, December 2001, Marches Archaeology Series 218