To protect and preserve important archaeological sites in Merton from development, we have created 20 archaeological priority zones. Within Merton, there are also three scheduled monuments of national importance.
See Historic England's Greater London Archaeological Priority Areas for more information on these zones
Archaeological priority zones
These are areas known to have archaeological importance because of past finds, excavations or historical evidence.
Alluvial archaeology
- Wandle Valley
- Beverley Brook Valley
Prehistoric landscapes
- Wimbledon Common
- Mitcham Common
- Morden Park
Settlements
- Merton
- Wimbledon
- Mitcham
- Morden
- Cannon Hill
- Lower Morden
- West Barnes Farm
Settlement – communication routes
- Stane Street
Riverside industries
- Wandle/Copper Mill Lane
- Wandle/Colliers Wood
- Wandle/Mitcham
- Mill Corner
Post-medieval estates and gardens
Scheduled monuments
These monuments are included in the Schedule of Monuments kept by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
- Caesar's Camp
- Merton Priory
- Morden Park Mound
Full details of the zones and the scheduled monuments are contained in these guidance notes:
- Supplementary Planning Guidance Note: Archaeology (Part 1)
- Supplementary Planning Guidance Note: Archaeology (Part 2)
Archaeological advice
If you need advice for a site in Merton, please contact Historic England's Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS).