Local Plan - Archaeology

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The city council is committed to conserving and enhancing the archaeology of Southampton by:

• identifying, recording and protecting sites and artefacts of archaeological and historical interest, the results should also be published;

• maintaining an up-to-date sites and monuments record for the city; and

• ensuring the impact of development on the archaeological resource is examined and evaluated and appropriate measures taken to protect and record the archaeological resource.

Local Plan - HE 6 Archaeological Remains

These proposals apply to the whole city. It contains a wealth of archaeological remains reflecting important changes in the development of the locality, the region and the nation. These range in date from prehistoric to the 20th century.