Hughes Hall College, Gresham Road, Cambridge. An Archaeological Desk Top Assessment

Abstract

This archaeological desk based assessment was commissioned by Bidwells on behalf of Hughes Hall College to assess the potential impact of proposed development on the site of the University Health Centre, Gresham Road, Cambridge. The site lies in an area of Cambridge that was rural in character until the early 19th century and since the 1840s located on the southern boundary of Fenner’s Cricket Ground and sports facilities. Stray finds indicate a level of activity in the prehistoric and Roman periods, but at a very low level. The building history of the proposed development indicates a very low probability of encountering archaeological remains.