Phillips, M. (2014). Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1088224. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication
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Series:		 Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Planning permission was granted by Central Bedfordshire Council for the demolition of temporary classrooms and the construction of a new two-storey classroom block at Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire. The development lies in an archaeologically sensitive area close to a focus of Roman settlement (HER 379). A condition requiring a programme of archaeological investigation was attached to the planning permission. Albion Archaeology was commissioned by Morgan Sindall plc, on behalf of Robert Bloomfield Academy, to carry out the archaeological works. The work included a Heritage Assessment. Archaeological monitoring of construction works with the potential to impact on archaeological remains was carried out . The groundworks consisted of a trench measuring 58m by 11m for the new classroom block and additional linear trenches to divert services. The soil profile consisted of: made-ground associated with modern building works; topsoil; subsoil across the west and northern part of the area; and undisturbed clay geology. No archaeological features were identified and no pre-modern artefacts were found during monitoring of the ground reduction or from scanning spoil. The absence of subsoil in the south and east of the trench suggests that the area has been subject to ground reduction, probably during levelling of the playground and playing field. The results from this investigation, reinforced by the results of previous trial trench evaluations on this side of the school complex suggest that the Roman settlement focus was located to the north of the development area.
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Author:		 M Phillips
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Publisher:		 Albion Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Central Bedfordshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Robert Bloomfield Academy
County: Bedfordshire
District: Central Bedfordshire
Parish: SHEFFORD
Country: England
Grid Reference: 513860, 238670 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: albionar1-190309
OBIB: 2014/194
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Created Date:		 29 Oct 2021