Pilkinton, K. and Wardill, R. (2017). John Gibbard Lower School, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1047058. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	John Gibbard Lower School, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire: 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Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	Albion Archaeology unpublished report series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/10.5284/1047058
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:	Planning permission for the erection of single-storey, four-classroom block (including the demolition of an existing temporary classroom) to the rear of John Gibbard Lower School, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire was granted by Bedford Borough Council. Due to the high archaeological potential of the proposed development area a condition was attached to the planning consent requiring the implementation of an archaeological mitigation strategy. The Historic Environment Team of Bedford Borough Council specified that the mitigation strategy should consist of detailed archaeological monitoring and recording of all groundworks associated with the development. Albion Archaeology was commissioned to carry out the monitoring. It comprised the excavation of 41 foundation pads by mechanical auger and the excavation of a swale c. 183m2in area. Observation of the construction works revealed limited archaeological evidence. A post-medieval / modern ditch and a possible Iron Age ditch on the same NE-SW alignment as the current field system may represent earlier phases of field division. A deep topsoil and subsoil combined with the absence of evidence for any other activity suggest the land was in use as pasture before its incorporation into the school grounds. While the limited remains revealed have little potential to address specific research aims for the region, the presence of a small amount of Iron Age material is of note. No prehistoric remains have previously been recorded in the area, although Roman pottery has been identified during field walking to the south of the site. The recovery of Iron Age material from the site may suggest earlier occupation in the area.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	K Pilkinton R Wardill
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) Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2017
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: John Gibbard Academy, High Street County: Bedfordshire District: Bedford Parish: SHARNBROOK Country: England Grid Reference: 499680, 259610 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England) IRON AGE (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England) 20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) DITCH (Monument Type England) WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
Identifiers Identifiers associated with the publication. These might include DOIs, site codes, Monument Identifiers etc. Identifiers:	OASIS Id: albionar1-259131 OBIB: 2017/118
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	05 Apr 2018

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