46 – 48 Park Place, Cardiff: archaeological desk-based assessment
have at least four chimneys, although the building nearest Park Place appears to have a lighter roof – possibly metal, suggesting a temporary construction. The buildings are constructed sometime between the 1941 4th edition Ordnance Survey map and the 1948 aerial photographs: it is possible, therefore, that their function was related to the Second World War, although it is equally possible that they were constructed post-war, in which case they may have been prefabricated structures. They are similar to PP011, which adjoins 46 Park Place. Although visible on the 1950 and 1952 aerial photographs, they had disappeared by 1960. Today, the site has been at least partially built over by the steps ascending to the student's union, although it is possible that remains may survive in the northwest corner of the garden of 46 Park Place. Type
Condition
Status
Temporary building
Destroyed
None
Rarity
Group association
Historical association
Medium
Unknown
Value
Effect
D
Minor
Low Confidence Low
ID
Site
PP011
Temporary building/extension to 46 Park Place
NGR
Period
ST1834777202
Modern
Full Description A temporary building, rectangular in shape, first visible on the 1948 aerial photographs, and thus constructed during the Second World War or shortly afterwards. In form, it appears similar to the other nearby buildings PP010 (although no chimneys are visible). However, unlike PP010, this building appeared to adjoin No.46 Park Place. This building survived until relatively recently, being present on the 1993 aerial photograph, but it had been removed by 2000. However, an 'L' shaped concrete path that may originally have surrounded the building, is still visible in the garden area today. Type
Condition
Status
Temporary building
Near Destroyed
None
Rarity
Group association
Historical association
Low
Medium
Unknown
Confidence
Value
Effect
D
Minor
Low
ID
Site
PP012
Victorian terraced housing, post-war rebuild
NGR
Period
ST1843477301
Modern
Full Description An area of terraced housing, comprising Cogan Terrace, Llandough Street, Ruthin Gardens, Llanbleddian Gardens and Miskin Street. These first appear on the 2nd (1901) edition OS map. However, on the 4th (1941) edition, several of the houses in Llanbleddian Gardens had disappeared. A building plan from July 1946 indicated plans to rebuild these houses in brick. The post-war aerial photographs indicate the rebuild was underway by 1948, and the houses
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