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Christopher Reeves VA Primary School, Podington, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication |
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Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Planning permission was granted by Bedford Borough Council for the erection of a one- and two-storey rear extension, new covered area to rear/side and external alterations at Christopher Reeves VA Primary School, Podington. The archaeological works were undertaken intermittently in coordination with the groundworks contractor. The various components of ground disturbance with potential to impact buried archaeological remains were monitored. Initial works comprised the excavation of a series of wall footing trenches for the new buildings though the existing tarmacked play area. Subsequently, monitoring of the ground reduction within these footings was undertaken. The only features revealed relate to the farming landscape of the area. A single probable arable cultivation furrow was identified - characteristic of medieval and later farming. Two adjacent ditches are likely to represent the redefinition of a post-medieval or later field boundary; a ceramic land drain was later inserted into one of the infilled ditches. Creation of the play area had removed the upper soil profile to the top of the undisturbed geological strata - the level at which archaeological features should have been visible. Feature-definition was good, so it is considered likely that any features, if present, would have been identified. No prehistoric finds or features, which could have provided context for the prehistoric worked flints previously recovered from the site, were found. |
Author: |
B Barker
G Shane
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Publisher: |
Albion Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2018
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Christopher Reeves VA Primary School |
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Bedfordshire |
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Bedford |
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PODINGTON |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 494110, 262370 (Easting, Northing)
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albionar1-304238 |
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2018/27 |
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Created Date: |
17 Jul 2019 |