Carlisle Wastewater Treatment Works, Willow Holme Industrial Estate, Cumbria- Rapid Desk-based Research and Watching Brief

United Utilities proposed the construction of two kiosks at Carlisle Wastewater Treatment Works, Willow Holme Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria (centred on NGR NY 3881 5651). The proposed development area lies a short distance to the north of Hadrian’s Wall, a Scheduled Monument (SM no. CU2819) and a World Heritage Site, and consequently, a condition was placed on planning consent for the proposed development, comprising a programme of archaeological works (Planning Application No. 1/07/9012). Cumbria County Council Historic Environment Service (CCCHES) recommended that a rapid archaeological desk-based research be undertaken to cover the application area in advance of the proposed development. In addition, a watching brief during the course of ground works for the construction of the two kiosks was also recommended. Oxford Archaeology North (OA North) was subsequently commissioned by United Utilities to undertake this work, which was conducted in February 2008. No archaeologically significant structures or features were observed during the course of these works.