Archaeologists in Cambridge dig up future police station site

Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the archaeology company said they would keep people updated on any discoveries

Archaeologists have begun digging up a field in Cambridge ahead of building work on a new police station.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary has planning permission for the new hub.

Evidence revealed the land was occupied in the Roman, Iron and Bronze Ages and Archaeological Research Services has started exploratory work.

The company's head of field archaeology, Jim Brown, said digs at neighbouring developments showed a "great deal of past activity".

"We're eager to start uncovering what lies beneath the soil," he said.

The archaeologists started work earlier this month

The proposed hub is near the Milton park and ride just north of Cambridge

South Cambridgeshire District Council granted planning permission for the building, beside the Milton park and ride, in March 2021.

The force said it would replace the outdated Parkside Police Station in the city centre and would include "enhanced facilities" for responding to "complex" crimes.

It is expected to include 24 custody cells, rather than 12, and better road access to enable faster police responses.

The constabulary said it was still considering options for a new police station and enquiry office in the city centre.