The sites location led Jennifer Morrison of the Tyne and Wear Specialist Conservation Team to request a programme of archaeological excavation and monitoring prior to, and during the develop ment. The area is well known for its archaeological potential, being situated close to Hadrian's Wall, the Roman fort of Pons Aelius and the remains of a medieval castle. John, approximately 50 m east of Newcastle Central Station and 100 m north of the River Tyne. The site is situated within a triangular piece of land that was previously in use as parcel offices from 1906 until 1991 and is located within the historic parish of St. The project was carried out prior to and during the development of the listed railway arches and the construction of a new hotel. INTRODUCTI ON n 2010, North Pennines Archaeology Ltd were commissioned by Sleeperz Ltd to undertake a programme of archaeological investigation at the former Parcels Office, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne (centred on NZ 424870 563900 fig.

Most significantly, the investigations have shown that significant archaeological remains can still occur, even in the most heavily urbanised areas. The site was not intensively occupied until the thirteenth century, a period which included small-scale tanning activities and the beginnings of what would become the fully established Westgate Street. This evidence suggests that the site was situated on the periphery of the civilian settle ment associated with the Roman fort of Pons Aelius. The archaeological investigations have provided evidence of activity on the site from the Roman period through to the early twentieth century. This paper presents the results of archaeological investigations undertaken at the former Parcels Office on Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, which was conducted in advance of the con version of the listed railway arches and the construction of a new hotel.

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