The Arcade redevelopemnt High Street Walthamstow London W17

Evaluation
Oxford Archaeology (OA) carried out a field evaluation at The Arcade, Walthamstow on behalf of Henry Boot Developments Ltd. The evaluation revealed the truncated remains of walls that are likely to be the remains of Elm House, a 17th century terrace. Elsewhere the site was heavily truncated by modern development
Building survey
No. 261 High Street, Walthamstow was recorded in a building investigation and analysis carried out by Oxford Archaeology in December 2003 and a watching brief was carried out in March 2004 during the demolition phase. The house was originally three bays, of which only the west bay survived to the present day, and is the last remaining three-storey town house in a row of terraced town houses, now demolished. It was known as Langsdale House, which had become 261 - 263 High Street, by 1950. It was thought that the house may have contained remnants of the previous 18th-century or earlier building, but none were observed, and may survive below ground as foundations only. The house was largely rebuilt between 1860 and 1865, leading to the complete re-fronting of the property and re-fitting throughout the interior. Therefore it is likely that the majority of the 18th century fabric had also been removed by 1865, leaving Victorian build to survive to the present day.