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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Archaeology Department seminar rooms, lecture theatres, laboratories, common roooms and staff offices.

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Centrally Timetabled Spaces

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Archaeology, Lecture Theatre G6 please click here (new tab)
• Other Rooms/Spaces View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Archaeology, Public Cluster 117 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Archaeology, Public Cluster 501 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • If you are driving to the Anthropology Building please be aware that it is located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
  • Parking spaces in the area can be difficult to find. Normal Blue Badge restrictions apply. The nearest car park is Euston which is 600m away.
• By Bus View
  • Bus stop F is located outside Euston Station which is approximately 600m and is served by the following buses; 18, 68, 253, 476, N20, N253.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Euston which is 600m from Taviton Street.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground is Euston Square 350m away from Taviton Street.
• Useful Links View
  • National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Transport for London Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • University Maps Webpage.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 0100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 2036.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Gordon Street.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Gordon Square and Gordon Street.
  • The standard parking bays are 200cm wide.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a maximum 2 hour stay.
  • Payment is made by phone or smart phone app.
  • There is additional standard parking on Gordon Street.
  • Standard parking on Gordon Street is subject to permit during certain times of the day.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The bell is at a height of 130cm.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception (Main)

• Main reception is located to the right as you enter.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Archaeological and Geographic Information Systems Lab, postgraduate and staff offices.
  • This level change is located on the third floor and is shown in photograph 1.
  • There is an easy ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Photographic Department and staff offices.
  • This level change is located on the fourth floor and is shown in photograph 2.
  • There is an easy ramp, with no handrails, for access to staff and research student common room.
  • This level change is located on the sixth floor and is shown in photograph 3.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing loop is located within Lecture Theatre G6.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
• Comments View
  • There is also an easy ramp level change on the basement level (as shown in photograph 4) which provides access to the Optical Microscopy Lab, the Ancient DNA Lab, the Geoarchaeology Lab, the Isotope Wet Chemistry Lab, the Isotope Sampling Lab and staff offices.
  • There is an additional level change on the basement level with 3 clearly marked medium steps (as shown in photograph 5) leading to room B21 and staff offices.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 120cm (3ft 9in x 3ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Reception (Library)

• The library issue desk is located on the fifth floor.
• The desk is 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a turnstyle and security gate used to enter and exit the library.
  • The security gate is 85cm wide.

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Library (Institute of Archaeology)

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 2 days to process an order.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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• Comments View
  • There is dyslexia friendly signage located throughout the library.

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Accessible Toilet.

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• Location and Access View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor next to the lifts.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 220cm (6ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The door into the accessible toilet is push pad operated.
  • The push pads are 105cm in height.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor, the fourth floor and the sixth floor.
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the third floor and the fifth floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 5m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• More Detailed Information on Evacuation and Safety Provisions View
  • To view the full Estates fire safety handbook/ Emergency Plan for Anthropology and Archaeology Buildings please click here (new tab).