Peckham High Street, London - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment

Wessex Archaeology

Given the relatively low level of finds dating from Prehistoric eras recorded within the Study Area, a low potential for the recovery of Prehistoric remains has been identified. Romano-British evidence is largely limited to residual material and is concentrated
away from the Site, as such a low potential for the recovery of material of this date is predicted. Given the location of the Site in close proximity to the medieval and Post-medieval Basing Manor and its situation on the periphery of settlement during these periods, a moderate potential for the recovery of material dating from the medieval and Post-medieval periods has been identified. The nature, extent and layout of medieval Basing Manor is not clear from documentary evidence, it is possible that elements of the manor site extended north-westwards into the Site footprint. There is a high potential for the survival of foundations and features associated with previous phases of building on the Site identified on 18th, 19th and 20th century mapping. The Site has been subject to a high level of previous ground impact largely associated with foundation, basement and service trench excavation.