Blagg - Newsome, M. and Newton, A. A. (2017). Oakfields, 126 High Street, Great Barford. Hertford: Archaeological Solutions Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1056540. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Oakfields, 126 High Street, Great Barford
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Series:		 Archaeological Solutions Ltd unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 In November and December 2016 Archaeological Solutions (AS) carried out an archaeological investigation on land on land at Oakfields, 126 High Street, Great Barford, Bedford MK44 3LF (NGR 13275 51575). The site lies in an area of archaeological potential for remains of multi-period date. It is located to the south west of the historic core of Great Barford (recorded on the Bedford Historic Environment Record - HER17150), and the earthworks of a probable medieval moated site lie immediately adjacent to the east, closer to the river (HER752). Extensive cropmarks are located close to the north and west of the site, and comprise multiple circular, rectilinear and curvilinear enclosures, possible pits and structures. They remain uninvestigated and undated but their form suggests a prehistoric or Romano-British origin, as they are comparable to other extensive remains which have been investigated in this part of the Ouse valley. A preceding archaeological evaluation revealed Late Pre Roman Iron Age Ditches Associated finds comprise animal bone, sparse iron fragments and charred plant remains. The latter suggest that the features are on the periphery of a settlement as opposed to within. The archaeological excavation confirmed the presence of a complex of later Iron Age ditches and a small number of associated pits. These features have yielded an interesting artefactual and faunal assemblages, providing insights into the economy and trade links of the local Iron Age population. It appears likely that the recorded archaeology relates directly to the cropmarks identified in the adjacent field. The results of this excavation provide important information regarding the interpretation of those cropmarks. Medieval and post-medieval features were also recorded.
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Author:		 Mark Blagg - Newsome
Andrew A Newton ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Archaeological Solutions Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2017
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Site: Oakfields, 126 High Street
County: Bedfordshire
District: Bedford
Parish: GREAT BARFORD
Country: England
Grid Reference: 513275, 251575 (Easting, Northing)
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LATE IRON AGE (Historic England Periods) BROOCH (Object England)
LATE IRON AGE (Historic England Periods) FIRED CLAY (Find)
LATE IRON AGE (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
LATE IRON AGE (Historic England Periods) DITCH (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: archaeol7-298177
OBIB: Archaeological Solutions Report no. 5267
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Created Date:		 13 Sep 2019