Remains ‘from 4,500 years ago’
ket a now fully cleared development site (Plot 2) alongside an existing building for conversion (Plot 1), suitable for residential redevelopment or alternative uses, subject to planning permission.”
Last month consent was obtained to include a new access road from New North Road
“We are inviting interest for the sale of the freehold interest in Plots 1 and 2 on an unconditional or conditional basis, either individually or combined,” the spokesman added.
Chris Marsden, former chairman of Huddersfield Civic Society, said it was good news that the site’s developer was prepared to see the Grade II*-building as it is currently at risk while it remains unused.
He said: “Better an interested owner than one that has stalled on work.”
Mr Marsden added: “I am concerned that the former Grade II*infirmary buildings are not likely to be redeveloped soon and that in the meantime their lack of weathertightness will only mean further deterioration.
“The Wiggett Group’s 2015 master plan envisages a relatively low density of development with a garden to the front of the 1831 building. The Trinity One 2018 application was for a higher density of development and car parking to the front of the 1831 building.
“I expect new developers would seek to get a higher return on investment by further compromises to the build quality/density/conservation work.”
The Civic Society has previously expressed worries about the state of the infirmary building which has been targeted by vandals and damaged by water.
The Examiner has contacted Lidl for an update on the store development.
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A 4,500-YEAR-OLD burial site has been found as part of the construction of a sewer for a new prison.
The individual was discovered in a burial monument unearthed by archaeologists investigating the site of a new sewer at Full Sutton, East Yorkshire. Yorkshire Water said the small, circular monument contained a buried individual who was placed in a pit in a foetal or “crouched” position.
The archaeological team said these prehistoric traditions are seen in similar monuments, or “round barrows”, found around the UK and they believe that the Full Sutton example could be around 4,500 years old.
Gavin Robinson, from Ecus Archaeology, which undertook the investigation, said: “It was disturbed by later ploughing but, considering the ground conditions, the associated human remains were surprisingly well-preserved.”