Nautical Catering College, Liverpool. Fabric Survey - Interim Report

An investigation of the Nautical Catering College (SJ 3450
9001) was undertaken by Oxford Archaeology North (OA
North) at the request of Grosvenor. The work was required to
provide a mitigative record of the building in advanced of its
demolition as part of the Paradise Street Development Area
(PSDA). The Maritime Mercantile City of Liverpool was granted World
Heritage Site status (WHS) in July 2004. The PSDA includes
two of the areas defined in the WHS proposal and
management plan. These are Areas 2 and 6, Area 2 being the
Albert Dock Conservation Area; and Area 6 being the Lower
Duke Street Area. The PSDA is highlighted as a current
development with archaeological issues. The site of the
Nautical Catering College building lies in close proximity to
the extents of the Maritime Mercantile City of Liverpool WHS
and within the designated Conservation Area. The survey
work was undertaken in December 2004 through to January
2005.