Title: |
St. Mary the Virgin, Stotfold, Bedfordshire. Archaeological Watching Brief (2001/50) |
Number of Pages: |
16 |
Biblio Note |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
An archaeological watching brief was undertaken on ground disturbance associated with drainage works around the exterior of the church of St. Mary. Documentary evidence indicated that the church had its origins in the 12th century, with significant remodelling in the medieval and post-medieval periods. In conjunction with repair works, a French drain was to be installed around the perimeter of the church, linked to a new soakaway. To inspect the wall footings, four test pits were excavated in the presence of the Diocesan Archaeological Advisor. These identified substantial areas of Victorian underpinning of the external walls. As a result of this work, the installation of the drain was confined to the eastern side of the church around the south Aisle and chancel. The reduced drainage scheme did not require an additional soakaway to be excavated in the area to the east of the chancel. The investigation allowed the wall footing of the 14th century south aisle to be recorded. It appeared that the chancel had been completely rebuilt and enlarged during the 19th century, with no evidence of earlier wall footings. A fragment of medieval floor tile was recovered from Victorian disturbance adjacent to the south aisle. This artefact probably came from the church, indicating the presence of a floor which no longer survived. It was possible that this was removed during the Victorian 'restoration' of the building. No burials were exposed, though evidence for probable Victorian disturbance was identified. [Au(abr)] |
Author: |
J Watters
G Edmondson
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Publisher: |
Albion Archaeology
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Year of Publication: |
2001
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Locations: |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Mary Documentary |
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Subjects / Periods: |
MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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12th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
MEDIEVAL
(Historic England Periods)
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19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
VICTORIAN
(Historic England Periods)
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14th Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2001
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, STOTFOLD Study area: Investigation type: Post-determination/Research District: Mid Bedfordshire Monument: WALL. Post-medieval (1540-1901), FEATURE. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Medieval (1066-1540) Ngr: TL22023666 Parish: Stotfold Postcode: SG5 4NF
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |