Turmpington Meadows, Cambridge: Archaeological Desktop Study, Fieldwalking, Geophysical Survey and Watching Brief

Abstract

This report was commissioned by Trumpington Meadows Land Company Ltd. to better define the archaeological potential of land at Trumpington Meadows, Trumpington, Cambridge. Located to the south of Cambridge the Proposed Development Area (PDA) is bounded by the village of Trumpington to the north, the A1309 (and A10) to the east and the River Cam and the River Granta to the south and west, bisecting the PDA is the M11. The area extends over approximately 152 hectares (ha), centred on TL439539. The aim of the assessment was to examine the probability of archaeological remains occurring within the PDA by studying different sources of information detailing known areas or finds of archaeological interest and thus assess the likely impact of development. The study sets the findings in the context of both the relevant legislation (local and national) as well as the broader archaeological context, and proposes a broad scheme of mitigation.