Priestley, S. and Connors, O. (2020). Desk Based Assessment Portico Learning Centre 34 Linscott Road Hackney London E5 0RD. Border Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1093213. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Desk Based Assessment Portico Learning Centre 34 Linscott Road Hackney London E5 0RD
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Series:		 Border Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by London Borough of Hackney to undertake an Archaeological Desk Based Assessment with regard to a planning application relating to the construction of a new NHS surgery at the Portico Learning Centre, 34 Linscott Road, Hackney, London E5 0RD. The grid reference for the site is NGR TQ 35176 85637. This ADBA assesses the impact of the proposed development on buried heritage assets (archaeological remains). It forms an initial stage of investigation of the proposed development site and may be required in relation to the planning process, so that the local planning authority can formulate an appropriate response in the light of the impact upon any known or potential heritage assets. These are parts of the historic environment which are considered to be significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. The overall potential of the site in archaeological terms has been assessed as Moderate to High, with particular reference to encountering evidence of prehistoric, Romano-British and post-medieval remains. This overall assessment reflects the significant, multi-period archaeological resource which has been identified in the vicinity of the site. Considerable evidence for early prehistoric activity (particularly in terms of lithic finds of Lower Palaeolithic date) has been recorded in the immediate locality of the site and its wider environs, reflecting its location on a high-level gravel terrace (Hackney Gravels) to the W of the River Lea, representing a favourable site for early prehistoric habitation. Evidence of finds and burial activity of Romano-British date has been identified nearby, reflecting its close proximity to the presumed course of a Roman road from London to Great Dunmow (designated as an Archaeological Priority Area). It is also possible that buried remains of buildings, cellarage and landscaping features associated with the early 19th century London Orphan Asylum may be encountered in the immediate vicinity of the site. Recommendations: Given the Moderate to High archaeological potential of the site in overall terms, it is recommended that an appropriate programme of archaeological work, the details of which to be agreed with the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service, will be necessary to determine the extent, depth and significance of buried archaeological features and deposits across the site.
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Author:		 S Priestley
O Connors
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Publisher:		 Border Archaeology Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2020
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County: Greater London
Country: England
Parish: Hackney, unparished area
District: Hackney
Grid Reference: 535174, 185636 (Easting, Northing)
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DESK BASED ASSESSMENT (Event)
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OASIS Id: borderar1-506506
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Created Date:		 20 May 2022