Hayes, T. D. (2019). 536 Portswood Road, Southampton: Archaeological Evaluation Report. Brockley: Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited. https://doi.org/10.5284/1094079. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 536 Portswood Road, Southampton: Archaeological Evaluation Report
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Abstract:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd was appointed by Midas Group to undertake a watching brief and to complete a report on the watching brief and a previous archaeological evaluation at 536 Portswood Road, Southampton. The site is the subject of proposed development described as 'the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of two linked buildings of 5 and 6 storeys above basement to provide 199 units of student residential accommodation with associated communal living spaces, landscaping and parking'. The evaluation comprised the excavation of two evaluation trenches and three test pits. The evaluation trenches measured 25m X 1.8m (Trench 1) and 15m X 1.8m (Trench 2) and were located in the north and south of the site. The archaeological evaluation at 536 Portswood Road did not uncover any significant archaeological finds or features. Both trenches indicated that the site had been subject to significant post-medieval and modern disturbance and, as such, is unlikely to retain any potential for significant, in situ, archaeological resources. The watching brief was proposed to monitor the demolition and removal of the basement area in the centre of the site. As the site changed ownership multiple times in between the completion of the evaluation and the production of this report, demolition work occurred on site without PCA being contacted, as such the watching brief was not able to be enacted during these works. The evaluation comprised the excavation of two evaluation trenches and three test pits. The evaluation trenches measured 25m X 1.8m (Trench 1) and 15m X 1.8m (Trench 2) and were located in the north and south of the site. The archaeological evaluation at 536 Portswood Road did not uncover any significant archaeological finds or features. Both trenches indicated that the site had been subject to significant post-medieval and modern disturbance and, as such, is unlikely to retain any potential for significant, in situ, archaeological resources.The watching brief was proposed to monitor the demolition and removal of the basement area in the centre of the site. As the site changed ownership multiple times in between the completion of the evaluation and the production of this report, demolition work occurred on site without PCA being contacted, as such the watching brief was not able to be enacted during these works. We recommend that this document is submitted in support of the discharge of planning conditions relating to the archaeology of the site.
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Author:		 Thomas D Hayes
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Publisher:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited
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Year of Publication:		 2019
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District: Southampton
Parish: Southampton, unparished area
Country: England
County: Hampshire
Grid Reference: 443550, 115173 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: preconst1-364184
OBIB: R13805
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Created Date:		 07 Jun 2022