Abrams, J. and Lee, A. (2005). Improvement Works at St Paul's Square, Bedford. Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analyis and Publication. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1001188. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Improvement Works at St Paul's Square, Bedford. Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analyis and Publication
Series The series the publication or report is included in Series:	Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1001188
Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Report (in Series)
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	In April 2003 Albion Archaeology was commissioned by Bedford Borough Council to undertake a programme of archaeological observation in St Paul''s Square, Bedford. It was necessitated by the groundworks required for the insertion of thirteen safety bollards in the south-eastern corner of the square. The development area is situated on the north side of the town bridge and to the east of St Paul''s Church. St Paul''s Square forms the original nucleus of the historic core of Bedford. Although no significant archaeological remains or artefacts were uncovered during the investigations, useful information on the depth of overburden within this area was recorded. A possible former ground surface (potentially post-medieval or earlier in date) was identified at a depth of c.0.90m below present ground level. This in turn sealed earlier deposits, probably derived at least in part from alluvium deposited by the River Great Ouse, albeit altered by human activity. Above the former ground surface were a series of deposits, which probably represent (at least in part) make-up layers for more recent ground surfaces. They may be associated with attempts to level up the southern side of the square, which overall slopes down from north to south towards the river.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	Joe Abrams A Lee
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	Albion Archaeology
Other Person/Org Other people or organisations for this publication or report Other Person/Org:	Historic England (OASIS Reviewer) Bedford Borough HER (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2005
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	Site: St Paul's Square, Bedford Parish: BEDFORD District: Bedford County: Bedfordshire Country: England Grid Reference: 505050, 249670 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT) (Event)
Identifiers Identifiers associated with the publication. These might include DOIs, site codes, Monument Identifiers etc. Identifiers:	OASIS Id: albionar1-16377 OBIB: 2005/32
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