1 Assessment methodology The Study Area for the assessment encompasses the area over which the Scheme could be reasonably expected to have an effect. With respect to archaeology, this generally only relates to the areas anticipated to be directly disturbed by the proposed works. However, consideration of a wider Study Area outside of the Site is necessary because it can indicate the potential for known and unknown archaeological remains within the Site. For the Scheme, both designated and non-designated heritage assets have been assessed within the Site, and within a 1km Study Area buffer. This is considered a wide enough area to take into account any impacts on designated heritage assets and/or changes to their setting. This has also allowed for consideration of all known archaeological remains, which may indicate the potential for further unrecorded archaeological remains within the Site. The 1km Study Area buffer has also been discussed and agreed with Greater Manchester Archaeological Advisory Service (GMAAS). The 1km Study Area is considered sufficient to produce a comprehensive baseline for the Site and to facilitate an understanding of the archaeological potential within the Site as well as its historic significance. This also aids in identifying any heritage assets which require due consideration with regard to relevant law and policy in the development of the Site. 3.2 Baseline research The historic environment baseline for the Site has been established from the following sources: � An examination of the local and national planning policies in relation to the historic environment; � A search of the National Heritage List for England(NHLE) for Listed Buildings, Registered Parks and Gardens, Scheduled Monuments, World Heritage Sites and Registered Battlefields within the Study Area; � A consideration of Conservation areas within Trafford Council and Manchester City Council; � A review of the provisional Trafford Local List and criteria for local heritage listing; � A search of the Greater Manchester Historic Environment Record (HER) for archaeological sites, findspots, and other non-designated heritage assets within the Study Area; � An examination of the relevant published and unpublished archaeological and historic sources e.g. journals and historic records; � An examination of topographical and geological evidence; and � A map regression exercise using historic maps and aerial images, as available online, to determine previous land use of the site 7.1 Conclusion This assessment has been carried out to understand the likely archaeological and built heritage impacts of the development proposals at the Stretford Grammar School. This assessment has incorporated a review of the available data from the Greater Manchester HER within the 1km Study Area. This assessment is designed to inform feasibility studies and influence the design of proposed works to the school specifically to help avoid, mitigate, and justify design work which may adversely impact the historic environment. The proposed works at Stretford Grammar School include may include refurbishment of the existing school or provision of a new school. The extent and location of possible new blocks is yet to be confirmed. This survey has established that within the Site boundary, there are no designated heritage assets and one non-designated heritage asset included on the GMAAS HER. Within the 1km Study Area, there are six grade II listed buildings to the north and west of the Site. Within the 1km Study Area, there are also 37 records from the HER, comprising three find spots, residential properties, a public hall, cemetery, post office, cinema, and several assets associated with a hall and park. The Grade II Listed Union Baptist Church (Rylands Hall) which is approximately 165m north of the Site.
Rebecca Dolan (Mon,) studied this question.