Waddon Way, London Borough of Croydon - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment

Wessex Archaeology

There is a moderate level of recorded archaeology within the Study Area; much of the data represents findspots rather than more conclusive evidence. The concentration of stray finds is however suggestive of permanent settlement during the prehistoric and Romano-British eras, although this remains to be further quantified in the archaeological record. 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.

Medieval settlement is documented in the wider locality, to date there has been little archaeological evidence to quantify this activity, as such, it is considered that there is a low potential for the recovery of Medieval remains within the Site boundary. Evidence of 19th century agricultural and garden related activity is recorded through evaluation at the Hilton Hotel complex west of the Site reflecting a proven moderate potential for the recovery of agricultural and land management related activity associated with Post medieval land use.