IAC carried out pre-planning and pre-construction archaeological services for two separate adjacent developments at 2.5 acre site at Blackpitts; a 7-storey 202-bedroom hotel and a student accommodation.
Archaeological test trenching was undertaken to inform an impact assessment submitted with the planning application. This noted that the area, traversed by the River Poddle, is characterised by industrial heritage, with upstanding mills and tanneries and sub-surface remains, such as tanning pits, present; albeit in a heavily disturbed condition.
It was determined that any remains to be impacted by the development infrastructure be subject to preservation by record in advance of construction.