Northstowe Phase 2 – Archaeology Investigation

The proposed Northstowe new town development is located 10km northwest of Cambridge east of Longstanton and north of Oakington within the South Cambridgeshire District. The underlying geology is comprised of 3rd and 4th terrace river gravels above Kimmeridge and Ampthill clay formations. The site has been subject to geophysical survey and trial trench evaluation; which has identified numerous sites. These are predominantly of Iron Age and Roman date, although there is also evidence for Bronze Age activity. Late Sax...