Title: |
Conversion of Mansion and Grounds at Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment |
Number of Pages: |
50 |
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Publication Type: |
Report
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Abstract: |
The assessment identified a high potential for the occurrence of Palaeolithic sites, particularly in association with brickearth deposits upon the higher river terraces and plateaux. An assemblage of geometric projectile points from Luton Hoo itself and finds in the region demonstrated a high Mesolithic potential. Fieldwork elsewhere in the Chiltern region suggested that Neolithic and Bronze Age sites should have been present, whilst a rapid reconnaissance survey identified a possible tumulus. A high incidence of sites and finds of Iron Age and Roman date within the Study area as a whole suggested a similar level of survival for the Luton Hoo Estate. The archaeological record for medieval activity was less extensive than for the Iron Age and Roman periods. Ancient trees embedded in the present landscape suggested an earlier wooded landscape. Included in this study were sites that related to the World War II defence of Britain. [Au(abr)] |
Author: |
Martin D Wilson
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Publisher: |
Bedfordshire County Council, Planning Department Conservation and Archaeology Section
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Year of Publication: |
1999
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Locations: |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Luton |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Chiltern |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Luton Hoo |
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Subjects / Periods: |
ROMAN
(Historic England Periods)
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IRON AGE
(Historic England Periods)
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PALAEOLITHIC
(Historic England Periods)
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Bronze Age (Auto Detected Temporal) |
NEOLITHIC
(Historic England Periods)
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Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
MESOLITHIC
(Historic England Periods)
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Note: |
Date Of Issue From:1999Date Of Coverage From:01Date Of Coverage To:01Editorial Expansion:Site name: MANSION AND GROUNDS AT LUTON HOO Study area: 400ha Investigation type: Desk-based District: South Bedfordshire Monument: Ngr: TL10301900 Parish: Hyde Postcode: LU1 3LS
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Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |