Lodoen, A. and Oetgen, J. (2009). Church Square, Bedford, Bedfordshire. Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1004156. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Church Square, Bedford, Bedfordshire. Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication
Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1004156
Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Report (in Series)
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	An archaeological watching brief was undertaken during groundworks that were part of streetscape improvements within Church Square, Bedford. The site is located in central Bedford, within the limits of the original Saxon burh, hence in an archaeologically sensitive area. Layers of buried soil were observed in the eastern part of the square dating from the mid 12th century to early 19th century. One of those deposits contained residual Saxo-Norman pottery. The finds assemblage as a whole testify to a continuity of settlement from the Saxo-Norman period till present day in the area. The foundations of at least two 19th century houses, as well as a 19th century street- or yard surface were also uncovered, preserved beneath modern levelling and make-up layers. Remains of 19th century and later features are likely to survive under the current square, though heavily disturbed. Earlier layers and features are most likely to survive relatively undisturbed in the eastern part of Church Square.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	A Lodoen J Oetgen
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	Albion Archaeology
Other Person/Org Other people or organisations for this publication or report Other Person/Org:	Historic England (OASIS Reviewer) Bedford Borough HER (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2009
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: Church Square, Bedford, redevelopment Parish: BEDFORD District: Bedford County: Bedfordshire Country: England Grid Reference: 540800, 249890 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) CERAMIC (Object England) EARLY 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) BUILDING (Monument Type England) MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BURIED LAND SURFACE (Monument Type England) 20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) DITCH (Monument Type England) FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event) BUILDING (Monument Type England) WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
Identifiers Identifiers associated with the publication. These might include DOIs, site codes, Monument Identifiers etc. Identifiers:	OASIS Id: albionar1-48175 OBIB: 2008/117
Note Extra information on the publication or report. Note:	A4 comb bound client report. Colour Figures, cream coloured cover
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	23 Nov 2016

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