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PRELIMINARY REVIEW EXISTING DOCUMENTARY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL INFORMATION To do a preliminary review of the types and range of data available, published and unpublished, digital and hard copy. To state what this range is and give an indication of its potential. IDENTIFY KEY LOCATIONS, INDIVIDUALS AND EVENTS We wanted to see if we could focus in on one or more pieces of land. Where might the remains of this community be most likely to be found? We also wanted to know, are there key individuals, can we name them and what do we already know of them? What were the key events? There is a recognisable and understood chronology of events for this community in Kings Lynn – could we define where those key events were most likely to have taken place? 8.2 SURREY STREET (JEWS LANE) Remains in this street are most likely to connect with the community based in the town between c.1150 and 1190. When looking at this area, we should consider the useful insights given by The Newelond Survey of King's Lynn (dated between 1267 and 1283). We note this is was produced almost 100 years after the 1190 massacre in Kings Lynn. However, land tenure may not have altered in that time and we should particularly note the implications of the relative rental values coming out of that survey. There plots E4 and E5 (Figure 4 shows E1-E10) are of specific note. The rental values of these plots are higher than the other plots on Jewislane. This suggests they may be larger or have a different function or building style/value. What were these buildings/plots? Why are they of higher value in the late mid 13th C? We do not have an answer to this interesting question. 8.2.1 We can expect a Synagogue to have been built by the community in the decades they lived here. We do not know the form. It may simply have been in a larger than average house. Or, it may have had a courtyard attached (many did). It may have had other communal functions (school/scola). The plots of E4 and E5 are of interest in this regard, do they indicate the former communal buildings? They will have been built and used for several decades; most likely somewhere in this locality and these are likely to have been re-used after Jews left the town (as was often the case with the more strongly built structures). 8.2.2 Excavations have taken place partly within the area postulated on Figure 3. There were two episodes of work on the site of Marks and Spencer’s which runs between Norfolk Street and Surrey Street (HER1163 and 51547, Figure 6). The main publication relates some very useful details for reference by archaeologists working in the area in future . 8.2.3 These excavations took place in two episodes over many months and recorded deposits dating between the modern period and the 12th/13th C. The lowest deposits (early Medieval) were very waterlogged, and this clearly challenged the excavation as most of the excavation area did not reach the underlying natural deposits. Area J was the only part (c.10%) which did reach the underlying silt deposits. This was at 2.95mOD whereas the existing ground level is at c. 6.30mOD. The earliest phases of deposits and structures (13th C) were recorded at 4.35mOD. 8.2.4 Via these results we have evidence that deposits of the right date survive. We can see that they are likely to be between 4m and 4.5mOD and this is approximately 2m below the present day ground level. There may well be variation in this; but it is still excellent data. The deposits were very waterlogged and so there was preservation of wooden structures, leather and plant remains. 8.2.5 Notably, a boundary line was recorded in several phases running down the centre of the site. This had been demarcated using wooden posts and wattle fencing. A cobbled path ran north-south across the excavation area and was demarcated by wattle fencing.

Land at Melbourne Pool, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN (referred to hereafter as the Study Site) has been assessed for its below ground archaeological potential. The assessment has been prompted by the need for engineering works. The Melbourne Estate is under a statutory duty to carry out the works to improve the capacity of the overflow arrangements and to reduce the flood risk for downstream properties in line with the Reservoirs Act 1975. By Study Site we specifically mean the North Area works, the linear strip of land being used for access and the South Area works. The engineering works would be in the North Area and the South Area with the access corridor simply linking the two. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the Study Site. Land at Melbourne Pool, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN (referred to hereafter as the Study Site) has been assessed for its below ground archaeological potential. The assessment has been prompted by the need for engineering works. The Melbourne Estate is under a statutory duty to carry out the works to improve the capacity of the overflow arrangements and to reduce the flood risk for downstream properties in line with the Reservoirs Act 1975. By Study Site we specifically mean the North Area works, the linear strip of land being used for access and the South Area works. The engineering works would be in the North Area and the South Area with the access corridor simply linking the two. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the Study Site. In terms of relevant designated heritage assets, the North Area of the Study Site lies within the Grade 1 Listed Park and Garden of Melbourne Hall. The Listed Park forms the south-eastern part of the Melbourne Conservation Area. There is one nationally designated Scheduled Monument within the vicinity of the Study Site (Melbourne Castle fortified manor and earlier medieval manorial remains, 1008610). The access runs south through the Listed Park and Garden to the South Area of the Study Site which lies outside, but adjacent to the Listed Park and Garden and partly within the Melbourne Conservation Area. There are no World Heritage Sites, Historic Battlefields or Historic Wreck sites within the vicinity of the Study Site. The Study Site lies mainly within an Area of High Archaeological Potential (defined by the Melbourne Conservation Area Statement, South Derbyshire District Council). The South Area works would take place largely outside, and to the south of, this Area of High Archaeological Potential. This assessment considers the potential for archaeological remains to have been present, and for them to have been preserved to the present day. These are distinct factors, which both contribute to the sites archaeological potential. This assessment considers the Study Site to have a variable potential by period, to contain archaeological remains. The most likely are considered to date from Medieval-Modern. Should they occur on the Study Site, they would be from Low-Medium importance. Land to the west of the Study Site has experienced change in ways which would remove sub-surface archaeological remains, the excavation of the Pool will have removed earlier (pre-Medieval deposits there). However, the land within which the engineering works will take place has experienced less change of a destructive kind. The North Area is of higher archaeological potential and interest, mainly due to its proximity to the Post-Medieval Mill (MDR7720). This land has the potential to contain sub-surface features related to the Post-Medieval Mill (MDR7720).

Former Odeon Cinema, Foundry Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5HE (referred to hereafter as the PDA (proposed development area)) has been assessed for its heritage significance and above/below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, this Statement of Significance and Impact Assessment (Archaeology and Heritage) has been undertaken to clarify the heritage significance and archaeological potential of the PDA. Former Odeon Cinema, Foundry Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5HE (referred to hereafter as the PDA (proposed development area)) has been assessed for its heritage significance and above/below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, this Statement of Significance and Impact Assessment (Archaeology and Heritage) has been undertaken to clarify the heritage significance and archaeological potential of the PDA. In terms of relevant designated heritage assets (defined as being one or more of a World Heritage Site, Scheduled Monument, Listed Building, Protected Wreck Site, Registered Park and Garden, Registered Battlefield or Conservation Area), and where relevant as shown on Figure 3, there are no nationally designated Scheduled Monuments, World Heritage Sites, Historic Battlefields or Registered Parks and Gardens within the immediate vicinity of the PDA. There are two Listed Buildings within the 200m radius study area around the PDA and a third just outside. The northern boundary of the City Centre Conservation Area is c. 100m south of the PDA. The PDA does not lie within this, or any other Conservation Area. The PDA is considered to have a low archaeological potential for Prehistoric (all periods), Roman, Early Medieval and Medieval remains. There is a low potential for Post-Medieval remains, and a medium-high potential for remains of Industrial Activity. There is a high potential for 19th and 20thcentury (modern) remains. There are localised areas of below ground impact on the site already (plant rooms and ). However, the level of land on the site is very similar to that of surrounding land. The topography of the PDA slopes from north to south. The southern part of it, fronting Trinity Street lies at 153m OD while the northern end of the site lies at 157m OD. There is currently no reason to believe that any particularly deep truncation has taken place at the PDA, except in relatively localised pockets where the Cinema and previous Theatre needed lower basement/plant room areas and except where localised foundations were dug.. Nearby boreholes and archaeological work have recorded significant depths of modern overburden to the west and east of the PDA. A similar depth 0.5m to 1.5m of such deposits is likely at the Former Odeon Site. It is anticipated that remains of the late 19thC Grand Theatre (demolished) will exist in parts of the PDA where not fully removed on demolition and then sealed by the construction of the Odeon Cinema (1930s). Nearby boreholes have recorded significant depths of modern overburden to the west and east of the PDA. In summary the proposed development will provide the following: There are proposals for the demolition of much of the existing building and its redevelopment to form a 5 storey building – comprising of commercial and office space at ground floor level and 49 self-contained residential units on the upper levels. This would include a lower ground floor. In line with Policy and Guidance, the development team have sought pre-application engagement with the local planning authority (LPA). As a result of comments received, the team have adapted the proposals which will now retain those elements of the locally listed former Odeon Cinema which contribute most to its significance.

Land at Church Place, Pulborough (referred to hereafter as the Application Area) has been assessed for its below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, this archaeological desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the land. The local planning authority is Horsham District Council. Land at Church Place, Pulborough (referred to hereafter as the Application Area) has been assessed for its below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, this archaeological desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the land. The local planning authority is Horsham District Council. In terms of designated heritage assets, there are no nationally designated Scheduled Monuments within the Application Area. There are three within 1km. The Application Area lies within the Pulborough (Church Place) Conservation Area and there are a large number of Listed Buildings in its vicinity and also many other buildings of heritage interest that have been entered onto the West Sussex Historic Environment Record (HER). The Site is also within Archaeological Area (Desig UID: DWS8567, Pulborough Historic Core). The Application Area is considered to have a low archaeological potential for Prehistoric (all periods) Roman, early Medieval, Medieval, Post-Medieval and modern (including 19th Century) remains. It is specifically worth noting that despite being in an Archaeological Priority Area (DW8567) and a Historic Urban Character Area (1), this assessment has assigned Medium potential due to the specific character it now has and its tenure in recent times (owned by the Diocese as Glebe land in agricultural use). Also, despite the presence of a WWII gun emplacement within the southern boundary, we note this is not recorded on the HER for West Sussex as an un-designated heritage asset. We have alluded to the presence of an earthwork elsewhere, towards the centre of the Application Area and this is of unknown date. We do not currently consider these two items to be of more than ‘low’ significance. The site has remained un-developed throughout the 20th C as it was Glebe land and was outside the land parcels which were developed as the village grew in the 20th C. Ground conditions on the site are typical of a rural location that has been mainly used as pasture. They retain a potential to preserve remains, if any were present. The redevelopment proposals comprise a new access road from the northern gate, a car park for the churchyard, an extension to the cemetery and a residential development in the southern part of the Application Area.

There are proposals to construct a new electricity Sub-Station to the immediate north and south of Church Lane, which runs south-west from Easton, Norwich. In summary, the development, named Food Enterprise Park (FEP) Sub-Station will provide a DNO/IDNO electricity Sub-Station. It will have associated compounds, above and below ground cabling and several structures (control room, car-parking area and transformers). The local planning authority is South Norfolk. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, this desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the below ground archaeological potential of the PDA and to consider possible direct, and indirect, impacts on surrounding heritage assets. Therefore, this document covers both archaeological and heritage matters. There are proposals to construct a new electricity Sub-Station to the immediate north and south of Church Lane, which runs south-west from Easton, Norwich. In summary, the development, named Food Enterprise Park (FEP) Sub-Station will provide a DNO/IDNO electricity Sub-Station. It will have associated compounds, above and below ground cabling and several structures (control room, car-parking area and transformers). The local planning authority is South Norfolk. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, this desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the below ground archaeological potential of the PDA and to consider possible direct, and indirect, impacts on surrounding heritage assets. Therefore, this document covers both archaeological and heritage matters. In order to clarify the known archaeological potential of the land, site visits have taken place in order to advance that process. This document comments on the potential for, and level of Sensitivity, which archaeological remains on the PDA could have in regional, period or topic specific terms. Direct physical effects describe those development activities that directly cause damage to the fabric of a heritage asset. Typically, these activities are related to construction works; in the present case they could include excavation of service trenches (for cabling) and the creation of access points and hard standing (for car parking) as well as excavation for the foundations of any substation building/s and control rooms. The base of any infrastructure will be involved excavation to secure the equipment also. It follows that this category of effect will only be experienced within the application site. Assuming no further archaeological remains (above Low-Medium Sensitivity) were revealed, then the impact of the above works would be considered to be of Minor-Moderate magnitude (Appendix 2, Table 7). This would result in a Slight-Moderate effect (Appendix 2, Table 8). Within these areas mitigation of the harm to such currently unknown heritage assets will be achieved through an appropriate programme of archaeological works, this to be agreed with the Archaeological Officer. The overall archaeological conclusion is that further direct physical effects on below ground remains are unlikely to be experienced during the operational life of the solar farm or during its decommissioning. In terms of designated heritage assets, there are no nationally designated Scheduled Monuments, Listed Buildings, Registered Parks or Gardens, Registered Battlefields or Conservation Areas within the proposed development area (PDA). A search has been undertaken for a study area of 1km radius of the PDA. Three Listed Buildings lay within this Study Area and each of these heritage assets has been assessed for setting impacts.

Steeraway Solar Farm, Land off Limekiln Lane TF1 2JU has been assessed in order to consider its below ground archaeological potential. This to inform an application for the installation of a solar farm and ancillary infrastructure. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the Proposed Development Area (PDA). Steeraway Solar Farm, Land off Limekiln Lane TF1 2JU has been assessed in order to consider its below ground archaeological potential. This to inform an application for the installation of a solar farm and ancillary infrastructure. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the Proposed Development Area (PDA). In terms of relevant designated heritage assets, no nationally designated Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments, World Heritage Sites, Historic Battlefield or Historic Wreck sites lie on the PDA. Therefore, there are no direct effects upon any designated heritage assets. This report does not consider indirect (setting) impact upon Heritage Assets outside the PDA. This is covered in a separate report. Map regression, placename analysis, mapping of former coal extraction and reviews of nearby HER records have indicated that parts of the PDA have previously been subject to opencast coal mining. A hospital was built and demolished on a portion of it. Placename evidence suggests extraction for brick clay also took place on parts of it. These impacts have been mapped and commented upon and will have affected the potential for sub surface remains in parts of the site. Elsewhere, land within the PDA retains a potential to preserve remains, if any were present.

There are proposals to construct an extension to the existing kitchen at the rear of a former farmhouse (Ashwell End Farm), here termed The House. This would comprise of a small area being added to the northwestern part of the existing building. To the immediate west of the existing kitchen and the immediate north of a relatively recent rear extension. The second element would involve the demolition of an existing outbuilding/office located north of the House. A modern building on the same footprint would replace this. The third element would comprise a glass linking corridor, between the House and the replacement building. Details of all these proposals are shown in Appendix 5. Collectively, we refer to them in this document as taking place in the proposed development area (PDA). This PDA measures 72.5sqm and lies within a Scheduled Monument (SM) called ‘Moated enclosures east and west of Love Lane, Ashwell – 1012208’ and which measures 14500sqm. The SM is split by Loves Lane which divides a discrete moated site to the West of Loves Lane from one on its eastern side. The latter has been subject to investigation in the early 20th C. This retrieved carved masonry and stained glass. It is understood that this may be the site of a chapel associated with the lost hamlet of Glytton. Surveys in the late 20th C confirmed (via resistivity) that a masonry structure still lies below the surface. Archaeological monitoring works took place immediately adjacent to the PDA in 2009, this ahead of the construction of a rear extension to the farmhouse. This revealed no archaeological features in the foundation trenches and the stripping for the slab of the extension did not reach the underlying geology (at which point archaeological features would be visible if present). Both moated sites have arms which are likely to contain waterlogged archaeological deposits of high significance. Both sites may also preserve other, as yet unknown buildings/features within the ‘islands’ that the moats define. This assessment has been prepared following consultation with the Inspector of Ancient Monuments, Historic England. The Inspector visited the site and has advised that the following was required: • assessment of the impact on the setting of the scheduled monument • assessment of the significance of below-ground archaeological remains • assessment of the significance of the current dwelling, by an appropriately qualified historic buildings specialist There are proposals to construct an extension to the existing kitchen at the rear of a former farmhouse (Ashwell End Farm), here termed The House. This would comprise of a small area being added to the northwestern part of the existing building. To the immediate west of the existing kitchen and the immediate north of a relatively recent rear extension. The second element would involve the demolition of an existing outbuilding/office located north of the House. A modern building on the same footprint would replace this. The third element would comprise a glass linking corridor, between the House and the replacement building. Details of all these proposals are shown in Appendix 5. Collectively, we refer to them in this document as taking place in the proposed development area (PDA). This PDA measures 72.5sqm and lies within a Scheduled Monument (SM) called ‘Moated enclosures east and west of Love Lane, Ashwell – 1012208’ and which measures 14500sqm. The SM is split by Loves Lane which divides a discrete moated site to the West of Loves Lane from one on its eastern side. The latter has been subject to investigation in the early 20th C. This retrieved carved masonry and stained glass. It is understood that this may be the site of a chapel associated with the lost hamlet of Glytton. Surveys in the late 20th C confirmed (via resistivity) that a masonry structure still lies below the surface.

Land at Meadow Farm, Caldecott has been assessed in order to consider its below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the proposed development area (PDA) and to consider possible impacts on surrounding archaeological heritage assets. In terms of relevant designated heritage assets, no nationally designated Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments, World Heritage Sites, Historic Battlefield s or Historic Wreck sites lie on the PDA. This report does not consider indirect (setting) impact upon Listed Buildings. It would cover Scheduled Monuments. However, there are none within the study area (in this case being land within 1km of the PDA). This assessment considers the potential for archaeological remains to have been present, and for them to have been preserved to the present day. These are distinct factors, which both contribute to the site’s archaeological potential. The PDA has been shown to have a variable archaeological potential (low to medium). Modern archaeological investigations within the village have been limited to small scale watching briefs with modest results. Antiquarian records are rich, however, and have led to the assertion that the Early Medieval-Modern village exists upon an earlier, poorly understood Roman settlement. For this, there has been little in the way of modern investigation and data-gathering. The PDA lies within the putative limits of this settlement. If that were the case then buried remains of that period may be preserved within the site. The PDA may contain the buried remnant of ridge and furrow dated to the Medieval/Post-Medieval period. This is most likely to occur on its western side. The PDA may contain the sub-surface remains of levelled farm buildings within its central and eastern parts. In both cases, historic maps were used to detect this potential. This assessment also comments on what importance archaeological remains on the site may have in regional, period or topic specific terms. Our ability to comment is based upon what is known at this stage measured against the research priorities. If remains survive, we consider it to be most likely these will be in the form of the following: • Roman – possibly cut features (ditches/pits) • Medieval– Ridge and Furrow field system (remnant furrows). This in the western part of the PDA • Post-Medieval/Modern – potentially the bases/foundations of Post-Medieval buildings. This in the central/eastern part of the PDA We have assessed this site as having potential to contain non-designated remains of Low or Low-Medium importance only. Such remains are routinely investigated and recorded as a result of developer-led archaeological work in many parts of the UK. The development proposals comprise residential development. Such developments involve excavation of topsoil for the creation of the new access roads and driveways, the excavation of slit trenches and/or piles and ground beams for foundations and excavations for new utility connections. Such groundworks have the potential to impact upon non-designated (archaeological) heritage assets lying at a relatively shallow depth. The Local Planning Authority (LPA) will decide whether a condition (related to archaeology) would be appropriate. This they will do so on the basis of advice from the planning archaeologist at Leicestershire County Council, the nominated archaeological advisor to the LPA (Rutland County Council). This assessment will form a part of the information under consideration. Abrams Archaeology can liaise with the planning archaeologist on behalf of the client (if appropriate).

Land to the rear of Elderslie, Stane Street, Ockley has been assessed in order to consider its below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the potential development area (PDA) and to consider possible impacts on surrounding (archaeological) heritage assets. The proposal is for a: Full planning application for the erection of residential dwellings (Class C3) with formation of a new vehicular access, associated landscaping, drainage and parking The Mole Valley District Council website states that “Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) will expect that proposals for change or redevelopment of a site or an area are accompanied by an assessment of the nature and value of its heritage assets. It is important that any assets have been considered when plans are been drawn up. Local Plan policies ENV49, ENV50 and CS14 are relevant in the case of this proposed development. Land to the rear of Elderslie, Stane Street, Ockley has been assessed in order to consider its below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the potential development area (PDA) and to consider possible impacts on surrounding (archaeological) heritage assets. The proposal is for a: Full planning application for the erection of residential dwellings (Class C3) with formation of a new vehicular access, associated landscaping, drainage and parking The Mole Valley District Council website states that “Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) will expect that proposals for change or redevelopment of a site or an area are accompanied by an assessment of the nature and value of its heritage assets. It is important that any assets have been considered when plans are been drawn up. Local Plan policies ENV49, ENV50 and CS14 are relevant in the case of this proposed development. In terms of relevant designated heritage assets, no nationally designated Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments, World Heritage Sites, Historic Battlefield or Historic Wreck sites lie on the proposed development area (PDA). This report does not consider indirect (setting) impact upon built heritage including Listed Buildings that is considered in a separate report. The present report would cover Scheduled Monuments but there are none within the 1m radius study area around the PDA. The new access road which would provide access to the PDA from Stane Street would pass through both Ockley Conservation Area and the Ockley Historic Core Area of High Archaeological Potential. This assessment considers the potential for archaeological remains to have been present, and for them to have been preserved to the present day. These are distinct factors, which both contribute to the Site’s archaeological potential. A map regression exercise conducted for this assessment has discussed land use on the PDA, specifically its having remained largely as clear, open land that was in use as pastureland from at least the 18th century to the rear of Elderslie. The main paddock(s) have had no known impacts in terms of ground reduction or truncation and, therefore, contain a potential to preserve remains (this is a separate measure from whether archaeological remains were ever present on the land). Ornamental tree planting in the western portion of the Site, south of Elderslie, is likely to have had some impact on earlier post-medieval garden/orchard remains. There has also been some light modern disturbance between this area and the paddocks, with the introduction of what is thought to be a manege and an agricultural outbuilding.

Land at Loxwood House, Nursery Green, Loxwood has been assessed in order to consider its below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the PDA and to consider possible impacts on surrounding heritage assets. Land at Loxwood House, Nursery Green, Loxwood has been assessed in order to consider its below ground archaeological potential. In accordance with relevant government planning policy and guidance, a desk-based assessment has been undertaken to clarify the archaeological potential of the PDA and to consider possible impacts on surrounding heritage assets. In terms of relevant designated heritage assets, no nationally designated Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments, World Heritage Sites, Historic Battlefield or Historic Wreck sites lie on the PDA. This report does not consider indirect (setting) impact upon Listed Buildings. It would cover Scheduled Monuments. However, there are none within the Study Area. This assessment considers the potential for archaeological remains to have been present, and for them to have been preserved to the present day. These are distinct factors, which both contribute to the site’s archaeological potential. The PDA has been shown to have a variable archaeological potential (low to medium). Investigations to the SE have recorded structural features (postholes and pits) indicative of Medieval and Post-Medieval structures at that location. However, this activity is related to the historic core of Loxwood which is also to the SE. It is not thought that similar (structural remains) of those periods are likely to be present at the PDA. The Map Regression exercise (Section 6.10) has discussed what is known of the site from the early 19th C. It also comments upon the pattern of small rectangular closes nearer the village. It is likely that these represent traces of the Post-Medieval village layout. The PDA was located in field systems NW of the village of Loxwood until the modern period. If remains survive, we consider it to be most likely these will be in the form of: • Medieval and or Post-Medieval agricultural boundaries (ditches) Such remains have been assessed as having Low importance within this assessment. The terms Low, Medium and High have a specific meaning and that is explained in Table 2, Section 4.3. Such remains have a local interest in research terms. Archaeological research interest is determined by Regional research Agenda. Such remains are routinely recorded in the course of development work in many parts of the UK. The development proposals comprise residential development. Such developments involve excavation of topsoil for the creation of the new access roads and driveways, the excavation of slit trenches for foundations and for new utility connections. Such groundworks have the potential to impact upon non-designated (archaeological) heritage assets lying at a relatively shallow depth. The Local Planning Authority (LPA) will decide whether a condition (related to archaeology) would be appropriate. This they will do so on the basis of advice from the Archaeological Officer to the LPA (Chichester District Council). This assessment will form a part of the information under consideration. Abrams Archaeology can liaise with the Archaeological Officer on behalf of the client (if appropriate). On the basis of available evidence, it is considered that the proposed development accords with current legislation, the planning policies contained within the NPPF and local policies which relate to archaeology. The Local Planning Authority (LPA) will decide whether a condition (related to archaeology) would be appropriate.