A former Preston youth club that locals tried to save after the building in which it was based closed down is to be flattened to make way for housing.
At the time, as well as promoting the present potential of the plot, the organisation also highlighted its historical significance - not only as the site of Tulketh Hall, but also a possible medieval monastery nearby and even a motte and bailey castle. The plan was to uncover any relevant areas where ancient buildings had once stood and incorporate them into a new community garden.was carried out before the latest apartment application was decided.
That assessment did not uncover any firm evidence of Roman or medieval activity on the site, but did reveal “a range of deposits of archaeological interest”. These were thought to relate to the construction of a hall in the 17th century - although there is some evidence of a hall being at the location as long ago as the 14th century.
The archaeological report concluded that there was the “potential” for other remains related to Tulketh Hall to be present in the area - and so a condition has been imposed by the city council, at County Hall’s request, for a phased programme of archaeological investigation, recording and analysis to be carried out.Advertisement
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