Summary
Purpose built in 1977-8, the reception building was built in the style of a Cotswold barn, reflecting the scale and design of the C19th shelters on the site.
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Monument Types
- BUILDING (Late 20th C to Early 21st century - 1977 AD to 2007 AD (throughout))
Description
Modern building constructed in 1977/78, built in the style of a Cotswold barn. It reflects the scale and style of the 19th-Century site shelters, with Cotswold stone cladding on the main façade, and wooden planking on the north and south gable ends. The building has its main axis north, with a central gable on the E side which forms the main entrance. It was refurbished in 2003, and has a Cotswold stone ramped and stepped access, leading to a small terrace with a glazed entrance.
Internally, the main space it is divided into three bays, with an annexe on the W side. Currently, the central bay is the vestibule, with reception desk. The north bay is given over to an audio-visual room with benched seats. The south bay is used as a shop. The annexe contains the public lavatories, and the shop stock-room.
References
- SNA62028 - National Trust Report: Atkins Heritage. 2007. Chedworth Roman Villa Conservation Management Plan Gazetteer.
Designations
None Recorded
Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): 547
Associated Events
- ENA4110 - Archaeological Intervention, Construction of a new reception building, Chedworth Roman Villa
- ENA4118 - Non Archaeological Intervention, Refurbishment of the reception building, Chedworth Roman Villa
- ENA89 - Archaeological Intervention, Shoesmith's Excavations in advance of the new reception building, Chedworth Roman Villa (Ref: INT 24)
Associated Finds
None Recorded