Pilkinton, K. (2018). Priory Lower School, Greyfriars, Bedford: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication. Bedford: Albion Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1056202. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Priory Lower School, Greyfriars, Bedford: Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication
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Series:		 Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Planning permission for a single-storey extension for an additional classroom and alteration to an existing classroom at Priory Lower School, Greyfriars, Bedford was granted by Bedford Borough Council (BBC). Albion Archaeology was commissioned to carry out the monitoring it comprised initial ground reduction followed by the excavation of foundation trenches. Observation of the construction works revealed limited archaeological evidence.The area had been heavily disturbed by previous building and drainage works with both drains and foundations visible in all trenches. The only features of note were a dark waterlogged deposit underlying the modern building remains and overlying a possible ditch or depression in the geological horizon. Speed's 1610 map of Bedford indicates that the area lies on the outskirts of the early medieval settlement, in what is likely to have been fields and marshlands. The Saffron Ditch, the western boundary of the Saxo-Norman town or burh, also crosses the land to the east of Greyfriars. While there is no evidence to suggest a feature big enough to represent the Saffron Ditch itself, the waterlogged alluvial deposits identified on site may represent associated deposits possibly deriving from flooding of water meadows or marshes.
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Author:		 K Pilkinton
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Publisher:		 Albion Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2018
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Site: Priory Lower School, Greyfriars
County: Bedfordshire
District: Bedford
Parish: BEDFORD
Country: England
Grid Reference: 504490, 249900 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) FEATURE (Monument Type England)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) FOUNDATION TRENCH (Monus)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: albionar1-258517
OBIB: 2017/133
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Created Date:		 13 Sep 2019