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University Station, Heritage and Archaeological Assessment |
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Mott MacDonald unpublished report series
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| Abstract: |
This Heritage and Archaeological Assessment follows the guidance set out by the Chartered
Institute for Archaeologists’ (CIfA) Standards and Guidance for Historic Environment Desk-Based Assessments (2014) and Historic England Good Practice Advice Note 2: Managing Significance in Decision-Taking in the Historic Environment (2015) and Note 3: The Setting of Heritage Assets (2017).
In accordance with best practice guidance, and as determined by policy requirements, this
assessment identifies the baseline heritage interest of the assets within this area. The historical
narrative informing the baseline has been derived from a review of various resources, including:
● a search of the Historic England National Heritage List for England (NHLE) dataset for
scheduled monuments, listed buildings, and registered parks and gardens within the study
area;
● a search of the Birmingham City Council Historic Environment Record;
● an examination of local, regional and national planning policies in relation to the historic
environment;
● an inspection of the cartographic evidence for the land use history of the site; and
● an assessment of relevant published and unpublished historical sources. This report has outlined the cultural heritage baseline within the study area, to understand the
key archaeological and built heritage constraints in relation to the proposed redevelopment of
University Station.
Two assets have been identified within the scheme area. The first of these comprising the
Scheduled Roman Forts at Metchley which covers areas of the former fort north of the
railway where the potential for surviving archaeology is considered greatest. The second asset, the non-designated Metchley Roman Fort recorded on the Birmingham City HER, is
larger in area and covers the area of the scheduled asset and the majority of the former footprint of the Roman fort.
It is considered that the proposed development will result in less than substantial harm to both
assets located in the scheme area. Evidential value will be affected during construction with
some archaeological remains removed or truncated. However the design will be as such to
avoid remains where possible and allow for preservation in situ. Where remains are removed
they will be subject to archaeological recording. The method of recording will be agreed in
advance with Historic England and the LPA. The work will also be subject to a scheduled
monument consent application. In accordance with NPPF paragraph 194, harm to the
significance of designated assets should have clear and convincing justification. In accordance
with paragraph 196 any planning decision should weigh this harm against the public benefit of
scheme.
It is considered however that the proposed scheme will represent an improvement to the
existing character of the scheme area, enhancing the ability to understand the significance of
both Roman assets. If the recommendations outlined in this report are fulfilled the potential also exists to further existing knowledge of the fort. The scheme therefore offers demonstrable
heritage benefits.
A scheduled monument consent application will be submitted for the works within the footprint of the monument. To inform the scheduled monument consent application a ground model of
indictive depths of known archaeology from the existing station in the south west to the site of
the new station in the north east of the scheme area will be produced and shared with Historic
England at the earliest opportunity.
Other periods are not well represented in the known archaeological record in the study area,
and previous archaeological events recorded on the Birmingham HER have primarily focused
on the area of the fort. |
| Author: |
Joe Critchley
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| Publisher: |
Mott MacDonald Ltd
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| Year of Publication: |
2019
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| Locations: |
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West Midlands |
| District: |
Birmingham |
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England |
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Birmingham, unparished area |
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Grid Reference: 404403, 283702 (Easting, Northing)
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mottmacd2-512043 |
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| Created Date: |
24 Jul 2023 |
