Ranson, C. (2013). Archaeological Test Pit Excavations in Potton, Bedfordshire, 2012. University of Cambridge: Access Cambridge Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1042148. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Test Pit Excavations in Potton, Bedfordshire, 2012
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Abstract:		 This report presents the results of the 'Dig and Sow' programme of excavation of 27 1m square archaeological 'test pits' in the Bedfordshire town of Potton in the spring of 2012. The excavations were part of 'On Landguard Point' an arts project funded by Arts Council England via its 'Artists taking the Lead' programme for the Cultural Olympiad of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Over a single day, nearly 30 people took part in the excavations in Potton which produced thousands of finds and provided new evidence for the development of settlement in the area from the prehistoric period onwards. The prehistoric activity in Potton was mainly in the form of flint tool production potentially from the Mesolithic period onwards with small scatters of lithics recorded from the test pits along the Potton Brook. No Roman or Anglo Saxon finds were recorded but a number of medieval finds were recorded as the village grew after the Norman Conquest. The Black Death made potentially only a slight impact on the settlement, but the village survived and grew into the town that can be seen today through the post medieval period. By successfully involving members of the public of all ages and backgrounds from within, across and beyond the community of Potton in planning, organising and undertaking the excavations, the 'Dig and Sow' excavations enabled participants to find out more about their local heritage, take part in the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad and enjoy a community event while generating new evidence to inform understanding of the past development of their homes, their community and its wider landscape.
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Author:		 C Ranson
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Publisher:		 Access Cambridge Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Central Bedfordshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2013
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Site: Potton
County: Bedfordshire
District: Central Bedfordshire
Parish: POTTON
Country: England
Grid Reference: 522500, 249500 (Easting, Northing)
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20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) CERAMIC (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Object England)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) COIN (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) GLASS (Find)
BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Object England)
EARLY NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Object England)
NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) METAL NAILS (Find)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) ASH PIT (Monument Type England)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) COBBLE SURFACE (Monus)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) CONDIUT (Monus)
TEST PIT (Event)
CONDUIT (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: accessca1-276793
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Created Date:		 18 Aug 2017