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.
Hillingdon's archaeological remains are an important local and national resource.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| APA | Brackenbury Farm | Mediaeval | Brackenbury Farm APA |
| APA | Cowley | Mediaeval | Cowley APA |
| APA | Cranford Park North | Prehistoric | Cranford Park North APA |
| APA | Eastcote Village | Mediaeval | Eastcote Village APA |
| APA | Harlington | Prehistoric | Harlington APA |
| APA | Harmondsworth | Saxon, Mediaeval and earlier | Harmondsworth APA |
| APA | Hayes | Saxon and Mediaeval | Hayes APA |
| APA | Hillingdon | Mediaeval | Hillingdon APA |
| APA | Ickenham Manor | Mediaeval | Ickenham Manor APA |
| APA | Ickenham Pynchester Moat | Mediaeval | Ickenham Pynchester Moat APA |
| APA | Ickenham Swakeleys | Prehistoric and Mediaeval | Ickenham Swakeleys APA |
| APA | Ickenham Village | Saxon and Mediaeval | Ickenham Village APA |
| APA | North Harefield | Prehistoric and Mediaeval | North Harefield APA |
| APA | Ruislip Motte and Bailey | Mediaeval | Ruislip Motte and Bailey APA |
| APA | Sipson | Prehistoric | Sipson APA |
| APA | South Harefield | Prehistoric and Mediaeval | South Harefield APA |
| APA | Stanwell Cursus Complex | Prehistoric | Stanwell Cursus Complex APA |
| APA | Uxbridge | Prehistoric and Mediaeval | Uxbridge APA |
| APA | West Bedfont | Prehistoric | West Bedfont APA |
| APA | West Drayton | Saxon and Mediaeval | West Drayton APA |
| APZ | Colne Valley | Prehistoric | Colne Valley APZ |
| APZ | Heathrow | Prehistoric | Heathrow APZ |