Edgeworth, M. (2002). The Aviary, The Swiss Garden, Old Warden, Bedfordshire. Archaeological Investigations. Bedford: Albion Archaeology.

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Title:		 The Aviary, The Swiss Garden, Old Warden, Bedfordshire. Archaeological Investigations
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Number of Pages:		 25
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Publication Type:		 Report
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Abstract:		 An archaeological investigation was undertaken of the aviary, the remains of which were situated on the eastern side of the early 19th century garden, at the end of a (now partially obscured) vista from the balcony of the Swiss Cottage. The low walls of the twelve-sided structure survived in partially ruined condition but the metal cage superstructure it supported was no longer there. The interior was excavated in order to locate the former floor level, entrances and any interior structures. Several test pits were dug to facilitate the examination of wall foundations. The outer wall was shown to be continuous with no gaps or other evidence of entrances. A former gravel floor level was reached, with numerous metal pieces of cage and other artefacts found in the demolition layer above. The walls of an interior building were also uncovered. The axis of symmetry of both inner and outer buildings was aligned along the principal east-west axis of the garden itself - perhaps indicating that these were important elements of the original garden design. However, evidence that there may have been more than one phase in the construction of the aviary was also examined. [Au(abr)]
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Author:		 Matt Edgeworth ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Albion Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2002
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Early 19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
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Note:		 Date Of Issue From: 2002 Date Of Coverage From: 01 Date Of Coverage To: 01 Editorial Expansion: Site name: THE AVIARY, THE SWISS GARDEN, OLD WARDEN
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Investigation type: Evaluation
District: Mid Bedfordshire
Monument: WALL. Post-medieval (1540-1901), BANK. Undated, FEATURE. Post-medieval (1540-1901), [finds]. Post-medieval (1540-1901), AVIARY. Post-medieval (1540-1901)
Ngr: TL14004400
Parish: Old Warden
Postcode: SG189EB
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Created Date:		 19 Jan 2009