Archaeological Dig Underway At Site Earmarked For New Police Station

Archaeologists have begun their study of a South Cambridgeshire site ahead of building works for a new police station.

They have started digging at the Milton site this month after evidence revealed the land could previously have been occupied in the Roman, Iron and Bronze Ages.

Archaeological Research Services’ Head of Field Archaeology, Jim Brown, said the excavations were a source of great excitement for those working on the project.

He said: “We know there’s a great deal of past activity here from previous investigations in neighbouring developments. Evidence has revealed occupation stretching back through the Roman, Iron and Bronze Ages, with some rare finds coming to light.

“It’s a landscape that’s inspired many archaeological investigations to date and we’re eager to start uncovering what lies beneath the soil over the coming weeks and months.”

Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Archaeological Research Services will be sharing updates from the excavation as it progresses from week to week.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary submitted an application to Greater Cambridge Shared Planning in September 2020 for the new premises, which will enhance the service for the south of Cambridgeshire by replacing the outdated facilities at Parkside Police Station with a modern police station.

The new building will be situated next to the Park & Ride facility in Milton.