Written question asked by Mildred Gordon (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 1996. It was answered by Iain Sproat (Conservative) on Monday, 10 June 1996 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.

Dept of National Heritage

Question: If she will make a statement on the extent of the surviving Roman road on the site of the HAT redevelopment of the Lefevre Walk Estate on the Parnell Road, Old Ford site; and what measures are planned to ensure that the surviving Roman road remains (a) undisturbed and (b) accessible for further investigation.

Answer: Ms Gordon: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if she will make a statement on the extent of the surviving Roman road on the site of the HAT redevelopment of the Lefevre Walk estate on the Parnell road, Old Ford site; and what measures are planned to ensure that the surviving Roman road remains (a) undisturbed and (b) accessible for further investigation.[31308] Mr. Sproat: Archaeological remains, including a small part of the Roman road which extended from London to Colchester, exist at the Lefevre Walk estate redevelopment site and have been properly investigated in accordance with English Heritage's advice. As recommended in Government guidance on archaeology and planning, a condition has been included in the planning permission given by the London borough of Tower Hamlets to ensure that the foundations for the new housing development will have as little impact as possible on these remains.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31308; 279 c34-5W;279 c34W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Conservation Archaeological sites Housing estates Roads Tower Hamlets