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Clarkson's Pub: Ancient Site Meets Metal Marvel
22 Nov
Summary
- A 100,000 sq ft reinforced metal car park covers archaeological remains.
- The structure protects a 1,400-year-old burial mound with Viking remains.
- Retrospective planning permission is pending for the pub's overflow parking.
Jeremy Clarkson has installed a vast, 100,000 sq ft reinforced metal car park surface at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, in Oxfordshire. This striking structure, visible from space, is designed to protect important archaeological remains and a 1,400-year-old Anglo-Saxon burial mound, believed to contain the remains of a Viking warlord.
The extensive metal covering was a necessary measure after a geophysical survey revealed significant findings beneath the field, which has been used as an overflow car park. Clarkson sought retrospective planning permission for this use, a decision that is still pending and has generated local opposition regarding capacity and impact.
This development comes amid challenges for Clarkson's pub, which relies heavily on its parking facilities. The archaeological report highlights the national importance of the Asthall Barrow burial mound, emphasizing the need for careful management to prevent damage from the adjacent car park.
