Barker, B. and Shane, G. (2018). Christopher Reeves VA Primary School, Podington, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1054683. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Christopher Reeves VA Primary School, Podington, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1054683
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 was granted by Bedford Borough Council for the erection of a one- and two-storey rear extension, new covered area to rear/side and external alterations at Christopher Reeves VA Primary School, Podington. The archaeological works were undertaken intermittently in coordination with the groundworks contractor. The various components of ground disturbance with potential to impact buried archaeological remains were monitored. Initial works comprised the excavation of a series of wall footing trenches for the new buildings though the existing tarmacked play area. Subsequently, monitoring of the ground reduction within these footings was undertaken. The only features revealed relate to the farming landscape of the area. A single probable arable cultivation furrow was identified - characteristic of medieval and later farming. Two adjacent ditches are likely to represent the redefinition of a post-medieval or later field boundary; a ceramic land drain was later inserted into one of the infilled ditches. Creation of the play area had removed the upper soil profile to the top of the undisturbed geological strata - the level at which archaeological features should have been visible. Feature-definition was good, so it is considered likely that any features, if present, would have been identified. No prehistoric finds or features, which could have provided context for the prehistoric worked flints previously recovered from the site, were found.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	B Barker G Shane
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:	2018
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: Christopher Reeves VA Primary School County: Bedfordshire District: Bedford Parish: PODINGTON Country: England Grid Reference: 494110, 262370 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	20TH CENTURY (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: albionar1-304238 OBIB: 2018/27
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	17 Jul 2019

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