Harrison, Joanne orcid.org/0000-0002-1143-247X (2019) Back-to-back houses in twenty-first century Leeds. Historic Environment: Policy and Practice. ISSN 1756-7505
Abstract
This research examines the significance of the Victorian and Edwardian back-to-back houses in Leeds and whether the built heritage (plan-form typology, urban character, style, traditional materials and construction) might be at risk. The methodology is based on an historic area assessment of the Harehills district. The development of the area is traced from historic maps and archival documents, and is supplemented with a survey of the houses. The plan-form typologies and decorative designs are identified, and mapped to show groups of like houses, which cross-references to a gazetteer detailing the main identifying features of each group. A second level of analysis is concerned with the houses as they stand today, focusing particularly on the extant decorative features and construction materials, the modifications that have compromised the architectural composition of the houses, and the uniformity of the urban setting. The research concludes that the back-to-back houses do have heritage significance, but a review of national and local policy reveals that this has never been recognised. The lack of protection has resulted in diminished significance and presents an ongoing risk. Suggestions are made for future research and protection strategies.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | back-to-back houses; Victorian terraced houses; Edwardian terraced houses; plan-form typologies; decorative detailing; modification; significance; heritage protection; planning policy; Leeds |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Arts and Humanities (York) > Archaeology (York) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number AHRC AH/L503848/1 |
Depositing User: | Mrs Joanne Harrison |
Date Deposited: | 20 Feb 2019 15:38 |
Last Modified: | 13 Aug 2020 00:38 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17567505.2019.1571773 |
Status: | Published online |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:139448 |
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