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Edworth Manor, Church End, Edworth, Bedfordshire: Archaological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication |
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Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Planning consent was granted by Central Bedfordshire Council for the demolition of an existing barn and construction of a new agricultural storage barn at Edworth Manor, Church End, Edworth, Bedfordshire. The permitted development area is located in an area with the potential to contain heritage assets of archaeological interest, and accordingly a condition (no. 4) was attached to the planning permission, requiring a programme of archaeological works. Archaeological observation and investigation works took place in a period of dry, bright weather conditions. The monitored groundworks comprised the excavation of 10 roughly square foundation pits for the new barn. These were excavated by a machine fitted with a wide toothless bucket. Most were cut through the concrete floor of the former barn. The pits measured c. 1.2 by 1m and extended up to 1m below the existing ground level, into the undisturbed geological stratum. Only modern deposits associated with the construction of the former barn were present, indicating that the former soil profile had been removed to the geological stratum. No archaeological features or deposits were observed and no artefacts were recovered. Had any substantial archaeological features, such as pits or ditches, been present they would have been clearly defined against the undisturbed geological strata. However, no such features were present and no artefacts were recovered. |
Author: |
Michael Dawson
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Publisher: |
Bedfordshire Archaeological Council
Albion Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Council for British Archaeology, South Midlands Group (Responsible body)
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Year of Publication: |
2018
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Edworth Manor, Church End |
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Bedfordshire |
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Central Bedfordshire |
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EDWORTH |
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England |
Grid Reference: 522330, 240760 (Easting, Northing)
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albionar1-318896 |
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2018/100 |
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Created Date: |
13 Jan 2020 |