Catisfield Conservation Area Character Assessment
Character Assessment
Architectural Details/ Materials
The older buildings in the conservation area are
constructed of a variety of local materials and possess some
distinctive architectural features that contribute to character.
The predominant building material in the conservation area is local red brick which became widespread in the early eighteenth century. This material contributes to the established character of both the older buildings and their boundary walls. The bricks were traditionally laid in a variety of bonds that add to the interest of the buildings. The front elevation of the post office and the nearby row of cottages use a Flemish bond with distinctive locally made blue/ grey headers alternating with red stretchers to create a decorative chequered pattern. Catisfield House and Elm Cottage are both rendered and painted. Catisfield House possesses some distinctive and ornate architectural details.
A
noticeable feature of the conservation area is the number of
walls. These vary in both height and detail. Many feature special
brick or stone copings of various styles such as the half round
brick coping seen on the front wall of the terrace at 42-50
Catisfield Lane. Their continuity and variety is important to the
character of the conservation area.
Red clay tiles with a characteristic double camber, which gradually superseded the use of thatch in this part of Hampshire, are the predominant roofing material. The presence of chimneys is also an important characteristic of the older buildings, some of which have traditional locally made Fareham pots. Timber is the predominant material used in the construction of windows, traditionally in the form of either side opening casements or vertical sliding sashes. They all contribute to character.
The local
materials, building styles and architectural details found in the
conservation area are important to its architectural and historic
character and should be retained. The use of appropriate
materials, brick bonds and detailing in new development is
essential in order to preserve the special character of the
Conservation Area and should be encouraged in new work.
Traditional architectural detailing old and new
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