Keir, W. and Turner, I. (2021). 12 and 12A Vicars Close, Biddenham, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Field Evaluation. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1109900. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 12 and 12A Vicars Close, Biddenham, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Field Evaluation
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Series:		 Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Bedford Borough Council granted planning permission for the demolition of the existing dwellings and erection of two new dwellings at 12 and 12A Vicars Close, Biddenham Due to the archaeological potential of the permitted development area an archaeological condition was attached to the planning permission. The condition required a staged programme of archaeological work, comprising an initial trial-trench evaluation to determine if the site contained significant archaeological remains. Albion Archaeology was commissioned to produce a Written Scheme of Investigation for carrying out the required works and to undertake the evaluation in accordance with the requirements of the condition. Four trenches were excavated, within which the only features revealed were a ditch and two pits of modern date, and an undated posthole. The posthole's proximity and similar fill to that of the ditch suggests it too is most likely to be of modern date. It would appear that the PDA has seen little activity in the past other than for agricultural purposes (as indicated on 19th-century historical maps), prior to the construction of the extant surrounding houses during the 20th century. The features identified during the evaluation are of negligible interest and of no archaeological significance. They have no potential to address local or regional research objectives.
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Author:		 Wesley Keir
I Turner
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Publisher:		 Albion Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2021
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Country: England
District: Bedford
Parish: Biddenham
County: Bedfordshire
Grid Reference: 502090, 249880 (Easting, Northing)
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DITCH (Monument Type England)
TRIAL TRENCH (Event)
20TH CENTURY DITCH (Tag)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: albionar1-376556
OBIB: 2021/11
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Created Date:		 11 Jul 2023