Title: |
Marsh Lays Farm. Archaeological Field Evaluation. Stage 4: Trial Excavation and Synthesis of Results |
Number of Pages: |
147 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
The evaluation located two settlements with complex development sequences to the north-east (IV/V) and to the south-west (XI/X) of the present farm. Both appeared to have originated in the Late Iron Age, and continued in use throughout the Roman period. The nature of the archaeological features within these settlements and the artefact assemblage suggested both were farmsteads associated with contemporary field systems and/or enclosures. Several buildings were identified, along with ditched enclosures, areas of pitting and two human burials. Smaller features such as post holes, and delicate features such as stone surfaces and burials had survived. Animal bone was preserved within the features and there was some potential for ecofactual information (charred remains and possibly waterlogging). Medieval and post-medieval features were also discovered. These represented evidence for agriculture, land boundaries and communications of this period. [Au(abr)] |
Author: |
M Luke
R Edwards
Jackie Wells
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Publisher: |
Bedfordshire County Council, Planning Department Conservation and Archaeology Section
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Year of Publication: |
1999
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Subjects / Periods: |
LATE IRON AGE
(Historic England Periods)
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ROMAN
(Historic England Periods)
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Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1999
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: MARSH LEYS FARM Study area: 59ha Investigation type: Evaluation District: Bedford Monument: DITCH. Modern (1901-present), BANK. Roman (AD43-410), DITCH. Late Iron Age, DITCH. Roman (AD43-410), DITCH. Undated, DRAIN. Modern (1901-present), [finds]. Post-medieval (1540-1901), FURROW. Undated, BOUNDARY DITCH. Post-medieval (1540-1901), FEATURE. Rom Ngr: TL02634570 Parish: Kempston Postcode: MK439AA
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |