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Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Land north of Turle Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5QN |
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Border Archaeology unpublished report series
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Border Archaeology (BA) was instructed by Portobello Trust to produce an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (ADBA) in connection with land north of Turle Road, Norbury, London SW16 5QN, which comprises the site of the former NatWest Sports Ground (NGR: TQ 30100 69655 69655). 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, defined as parts of the historic environment considered significant because of their historic, evidential or aesthetic and/or communal interest. The archaeological potential of the site has been assessed in overall terms as Moderate, with particular reference to encountering archaeological remains associated with medieval or post-medieval activity. The potential to encounter evidence of prehistoric and Romano-British remains has been assessed as Low to Moderate. Although the 1999 trial trench evaluation to the immediate NW and SE of the Sports Ground produced negative results, this should not preclude the possibility that archaeological remains may exist within the remainder of the site which was not subject to investigation.
It appears likely that sub-surface deposits and features of archaeological significance will have been heavily disturbed within the central portion of the site to the N of the pavilion, both by the construction of the anti-aircraft gun emplacement during the Second World War and by landscaping works associated with the subsequent restoration of the Sports Ground and, more recently, the laying out of all-weather sports pitches.
Within the northern half of the site, there appears to be greater potential to encounter evidence of undisturbed archaeological deposits and features, including evidence of the parish boundary between Streatham and Mitcham (which is clearly visible as a feature on aerial photographs and LiDAR imagery) and possibly evidence of medieval and post-medieval industrial activity or possibly burials, as suggested by the field name evidence (‘Potter’s Field’).
Recommendations: It is BA’s considered opinion that, prima facie, the archaeological potential of the site does not present an impediment to the proposed development. Given the overall Moderate potential of the site in archaeological terms, it is respectfully suggested that an appropriate programme of archaeological work (which could possibly include geophysical survey and evaluation trial-trenching) 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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S Priestley
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Border Archaeology
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Greater London HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2022
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Greater London |
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Merton, unparished area |
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Merton |
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England |
Grid Reference: 530098, 169654 (Easting, Northing)
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borderar1-518256 |
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Created Date: |
16 Aug 2023 |