Suffolk House, George Street London Borough of Croydon - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment

Wessex Archaeology

Prehistoric activity from all periods is attested in this area of Croydon. Roman and medieval settlement and cemeteries appear to be concentrated to the south and west of Suffolk House; activity in the area of the Site, especially in the medieval period, is likely to have been rural in character and not have produced significant archaeological remains. In the Post-medieval period development was most vigorous in the early nineteenth century and late nineteenth century, then again in the 1960s.

Despite the presence of artefacts or occupation evidence from all periods in the Study Area, within the footprint of the building the basements and PAD foundations are likely to have truncated most if not all archaeological remains, so the potential for significant impact arising from the proposed development on archaeological features is limited.