Luke, M. (2004). Evidence for prehistoric settlement and medieval activity at Yarl's Wood, Clapham. Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 25 2004. Vol 25, Bedfordshire Archaeological Council. pp. 3-22.
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Evidence for prehistoric settlement and medieval activity at Yarl's Wood, Clapham | |||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology Volume 25 2004 | |||
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Bedfordshire Archaeology | |||
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3 - 22 | |||
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During 2000 Bedfordshire County Archaeology Service (now known as Albion Archaeology) undertook archaeological investigations, in line with PPGI 6, in advance of the construction of the Yarl's Wood Immigration Detention Centre on the outskirts of Clapham. These revealed a prehistoric settlement along with elements of a medieval field system. The settlement was unenclosed and comprised buildings, two- and four-post structures, fence-lines and pit groups, the layout of which suggested a degree of organisation. Only a very small quantity of artefacts and ecofacts were recovered, but comparisons with other sites locally and regionally suggest the settlement dated to the late Bronze Age/early Iron Age. Locally this represents one of the first open area excavations on the clay-lands of North Bedfordshire. If the dating of this site is correct, it can be added to the small, but increasing, number of settlements of this period. They are characterised by the survival of insubstantial, below ground remains and often small artefact/ecofact assemblages. This may, in part, reflect their temporary nature as one element in a transitory/seasonal way of life. Ditches were investigated that form part of a field system predating the 19th century historical maps for this area. Given the absence of ridge and furrow, along with the relationship of one of the ditches with the Yarl 's Wood moated site, it is possible they have their origins as woodland boundaries in the medieval period. | |||
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28 Apr 2023 |
