Archaeology in Hillingdon
Hillingdon's archaeological remains are an important local and national resource.
Archaeology contributes positively to the quality of life, character and distinctiveness of local communities. It can attract interest, promote community involvement and provide a sense of local and national identity.
Records of archaeological finds are held within the Greater London Historic Environment Record, maintained by Historic England. For advice on archaeological matters, you can contact the Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service. Historic England also has Archaeological Archives, which you may find useful.
As part of the adoption of the Local Plan Part 2, the council has identified a number of Archaeological Priority Areas (APA) and Archaeological Priority Zones (APZ), which are outlined below. They can also be viewed on the Heritage asset map.
| REF | Name of area | Nature of resource | Map |
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| APA | Brackenbury Farm | Mediaeval | Brackenbury Farm APA (PDF, 699 KB) |
| APA | Cowley | Mediaeval | Cowley APA (PDF, 1 MB) |
| APA | Cranford Park North | Prehistoric | Cranford Park North APA (PDF, 906 KB) |
| APA | Eastcote Village | Mediaeval | Eastcote Village APA (PDF, 1 MB) |
| APA | Harlington | Prehistoric | Harlington APA (PDF, 845 KB) |
| APA | Harmondsworth | Saxon, Mediaeval and earlier | Harmondsworth APA (PDF, 857 KB) |
| APA | Hayes | Saxon and Mediaeval | Hayes APA (PDF, 1 MB) |
| APA | Hillingdon | Mediaeval | Hillingdon APA (PDF, 941 KB) |
| APA | Ickenham Manor | Mediaeval | Ickenham Manor APA (PDF, 848 KB) |
| APA | Ickenham Pynchester Moat | Mediaeval | Ickenham Pynchester Moat APA (PDF, 913 KB) |
| APA | Ickenham Swakeleys | Prehistoric and Mediaeval | Ickenham Swakeleys APA (PDF, 1011 KB) |
| APA | Ickenham Village | Saxon and Mediaeval | Ickenham Village APA (PDF, 1 MB) |
| APA | North Harefield | Prehistoric and Mediaeval | North Harefield APA (PDF, 821 KB) |
| APA | Ruislip Motte and Bailey | Mediaeval | Ruislip Motte and Bailey APA (PDF, 1 MB) |
| APA | Sipson | Prehistoric | Sipson APA (PDF, 683 KB) |
| APA | South Harefield | Prehistoric and Mediaeval | South Harefield APA (PDF, 698 KB) |
| APA | Stanwell Cursus Complex | Prehistoric | Stanwell Cursus Complex APA (PDF, 960 KB) |
| APA | Uxbridge | Prehistoric and Mediaeval | Uxbridge APA (PDF, 1 MB) |
| APA | West Bedfont | Prehistoric | West Bedfont APA (PDF, 641 KB) |
| APA | West Drayton | Saxon and Mediaeval | West Drayton APA (PDF, 1 MB) |
| APZ | Colne Valley | Prehistoric | Colne Valley APZ (PDF, 1 MB) |
| APZ | Heathrow | Prehistoric | Heathrow APZ (PDF, 1 MB) |