Barker, B. and Koziminski, M. (2015). Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1088229. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Robert Bloomfield Academy, Shefford, 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Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	Albion Archaeology unpublished report series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/10.5284/1088229
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 for the construction of an extension to 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 to carry out the archaeological works. The groundworks consisted of the mechanical excavation of foundation trenches, up to 1.40m deep, for the new building. A large pit was also excavated during the removal of a soakaway. The soil profile (from the top) generally consisted of: tarmac and concrete; levelling aggregate; a disturbed layer containing modern brick fragments; and the undisturbed clay geology. No archaeological features were identified and no pre-modern artefacts were found during monitoring of the foundation trenches or from scanning spoil. The absence of topsoil or subsoil in the foundation trenches suggests that the area has been subject to ground reduction, probably during levelling for the existing school playground. The results from this investigation suggest that this development is located beyond the limits of Roman-British settlement located c. 110m to the north-west.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	B Barker Marcin Koziminski
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) Central Bedfordshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2015
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: Robert Bloomfield Academy County: Bedfordshire District: Central Bedfordshire Parish: SHEFFORD Country: England Grid Reference: 513900, 263870 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	WATCHING BRIEF (Event) FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event)
Identifiers Identifiers associated with the publication. These might include DOIs, site codes, Monument Identifiers etc. Identifiers:	OASIS Id: albionar1-206238 OBIB: 2015/155
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	29 Oct 2021

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