Peter Sylvester Centre, Bramley Hill, London Borough of Croydon - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment

Wessex Archaeology

Evidence for prehistoric and Romano-British activity is recorded at several locations across the Study Area, comprising individual or small groups of stray and out of context finds. Firm evidence for occupation during these periods is limited. Given the documented occurrence of prehistoric and Romano-British activity in the area, it is considered that there is a low-moderate potential for the recovery of archaeological evidence from these dates within the Study Area.

Although Medieval settlement is documented in the wider locality, to date there has been little archaeological evidence to quantify this activity. it is considered that there is a low-moderate potential for the recovery of archaeological evidence from this date within the Study Area.

It is considered that there is a high potential for the recovery of 19th century features associated with the pre-existing property at the Site. This may include structural and garden related material. Previous impacts on the Site are limited to the construction of the 19th century residential property and possible land levelling at the north-western part of the Site to facilitate building construction. Potential impacts due to development activities include excavation, ground disturbance and ground compaction as a result of
building, access, surfacing, service installation and landscaping measures. Any ground intrusive activity proposed at the Site beyond made ground could impact any surviving archaeological deposits or features that may survive in situ.