Longstanton New Settlement, Cambridgeshire: Archaeological Desktop Assessment (revisied version)

Abstract

This archaeological desktop assessment has been commissioned by WSP Environmental in relation to proposed development plans for the Longstanton/Oakington new settlement, Cambridgeshire. The area comprises c. 742 hectares between the villages of Longstanton and Oakington, about 9 kilometres to the north of Cambridge. This includes 446 hectares comprising the proposed settlement area itself and 296 hectares of road corridor. The principal objective of the document is to examine the potential of archaeology occurring within the proposal area and to examine the significance of any such remains. The study sets the findings in the context of the relevant legislation, both national and local.