Site Event/Activity record ECH5417 - Redevelopment at the Horizon Centre, Loushers Lane, Warrington: Archaeological Evaluation

There are proposals for housing redevelopment at the Horizon Centre, Loushers Lane, Warrington. The site is known to contain archaeological remains dating to the Roman period and, accordingly, an archaeological evaluation, consisting of the excavation of ten test trenches, was carried out in July 2012. Across much of the site there is evidence for widespread disturbance and recent landfill. However, in the undisturbed north-east corner of the site, the masonry remains of a Roman structure were positively identified. The finds retrieved confirm the results of earlier archaeological work in the location and point to the former presence of a well-appointed, high-status Roman building on the site. The vulnerability of the archaeology identified will depend upon the extent and depth of ground disturbance associated with any forthcoming development.