By Barton housing development to be dug up by archaeologists
A potential housing development in Barton is set for several archaeological investigations, it has been reported.
It is understood that more than 80 shallow trenches will be excavated across a site in Barton where 390 homes were set to be built.
The homes would have been developed on a stretch of land to the east of the A15 and south of Horkstow Road.
The properties would have included up to 20 percent affordable housing and up to 20 bungalows.
Additionally, a community orchard, wildflower meadows and a new allotment are included in the proposed development.
A children’s play area, footpaths, exercise area, wetland areas and more than 13 hectares of public open space would also be developed.
However, the property developer, Banks Property, has now commissioned archaeologists from the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service (WYAAS) to conduct a thorough investigation across the site.
John Ruddick, senior property development manager at Banks Property, said:
“Making a detailed recording of the archaeological and geological history and constitution of all our proposed development sites is an important part of the planning process”
“The independent team of experts that we have appointed are conducting a thorough assessment of how this land is composed, and we’re looking forward to seeing what their investigations reveal”, he added.
“Increasing the supply of quality housing is a crucial part of ensuring people can choose to move to or stay in the places where they want to live, and our aim is to address this need in Barton by design a development that brings a range of economic, employment, environmental, supply chain and social benefits to the area”
(Image: Banks Property)
