A Housing development planned on a site which an archaeological society believes contains important historical artefacts was given the go-ahead on Thursday.
George Wimpey Homes was given permission by Derby City Council's planning control committee to demolish the Bristol Street Motors building in Alfreton Road, Derby, and build 125 homes.
Derbyshire Archaeological Society had expressed fears that there could be important artefacts on the land, which is close to the line of Roman Ryknield Street running through Darley Fields.
When this highway was unearthed in 1926, buildings which were once part of a Roman town were discovered.
Speaking after the meeting, Chris Wynn, cabinet member for planning and transportation, said: "We don't know what we are going to find until we carry out some extensive trials. We really want to make provisions to safeguard the archaeology of the site."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-10 09:12:24
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Saturday, March 10, 2007
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