Kaye, K. and Watson, D. (2022). Archaeological Desk-Based assessment: Threeways, 37 The Green, Beeston, Bedfordshire. KDK Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1117879. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Archaeological Desk-Based assessment: Threeways, 37 The Green, Beeston, Bedfordshire
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Abstract:		 This Desk-Based Assessment has been prepared in order to comply with Paragraph 205 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF 2021), whereby the significance of the heritage asset(s) and the potential impacts of the proposed development are set out in order to inform the Planning Application. This requires the collation of existing information in order to identify the likely extent, character and quality of the known or potential archaeological resources, in order that appropriate measures for mitigating the impact of development might be considered (CIfA 2020). As part of the assessment a survey of the site was undertaken on 9 th February 2022, with the following aims: • To examine any areas of archaeological potential identified during research for the assessment, in particular with a view to gauging the possible survival or condition of any heritage assets present. • To consider the significance of any above-ground structures, historic buildings or historic landscape features present. • To assess the present site use and ground conditions, with a view to the appropriate deployment of fieldwork techniques, if required by the LPA. Threeways is a late 20th century dwelling located on the junction of the medieval green with Orchard Road. There is considerable evidence for archaeological activity in the surrounding area with prehistoric enclosures identified in aerial photography, the excavated remains of an Iron age and Roman settlement beneath the modern town of Sandy and evidence for Saxon and later settlement at Beeston Berrys. Yet The Green appears to be liminal to this earlier activity, and the potential for encountering archaeological remains pre-dating the medieval period is low. Historic mapping shows two small buildings were on the site in the late 18th century, which had evolved into a brick-built farmstead with timber outbuildings by the late 19th century. This formed a U-shaped complex with a central courtyard that appears to have survived until the mid-20th century. Remains of an earlier floor surface was discovered beneath the lawn fronting the Green when the applicant was clearing the garden shortly after moving into the property. Consequently, there is a high probability that the groundworks will encounter other remains of the earlier farmstead, which may even have its origins in the medieval period. Archaeological investigation will almost certainly be required, and, given the small size of the proposed new dwelling, may be in the form of an intensive watching brief.
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Author:		 Karin Kaye
Derek Watson
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Publisher:		 KDK Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Central Bedfordshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2022
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County: Central Bedfordshire
County: Bedfordshire
District: Central Bedfordshire
Country: England
Parish: Sandy
Grid Reference: 517068, 248029 (Easting, Northing)
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Created Date:		 23 Feb 2024