Baker, E. (1986). Three Excavations in Bedford, 1979-1984. Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 17 1986. Vol 17, Bedfordshire Archaeological Council. pp. 51-71.
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Three Excavations in Bedford, 1979-1984 | |||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 17 1986 | |||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology | |||
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51 - 71 | |||
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This reports on three excavations in Bedford, at the Liberal Club on Midland Road, at Bennett's Works on the edge of Bedford Museum, and at Duck Mill Lane. Evidence was found at the Liberal Club for iron-working fuelled by woodland clearance in the later 9th century, followed by metalworking in the late Saxon and Saxo-Norman periods. The excavation did not locate the Saffron Ditch, although it is possible that a natural predecessor to it was encountered. Two trenches at Bennett's Works produced six distinct periods of occupation delineated by a turf line and a cultivation level. No major structures of Bedford Castle were seen, but indications of substantial Early-Middle Saxon to Saxo-Norman activity were identified. Minor ground disturbance connected with the construction of a car park at Duck Mill Lane provided the opportunity to examine a site on the relatively unexplored east side of St Mary's Street, with material from a probable cesspit giving valuable insight into environmental conditions in the 11th to 13th centuries. | |||
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1986 | |||
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28 Apr 2023 |
