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SAXO-NORMAN AND LATER REMAINS AT 'THE SWAN' HIGH STREET, CLAPHAM |
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Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Following an initial trial trench evaluation, excavations were undertaken on land associated with 'The Swan', a former public house in the High Street, Clapham, in advance of residential redevelopment. The site is located on the south-eastern edge of the medieval village, adjacent to a ford crossing the river Ouse. Evidence for Saxo-Norman, medieval and post-medieval activity was revealed towards the north-west end of the site, in the form of ditches, pits and postholes. Two possible post-built structures were identified, in use during the Saxo-Norman and medieval periods. Finds from these periods were relatively sparse, suggesting that this was not an established occupation site. During the later medieval and post-medieval period activity on the site declined and was characterised by a few boundary ditches, and an area of intercutting pits, possibly for clay extraction, at the south-east end of the site. Activity on the site remained at a low level until the public house was built, probably in the mid-19th century. |
Author: |
Robert J Zeepvat
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Publisher: |
Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd
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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: |
2021
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The Swan, 3 High Street |
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Bedfordshire |
District: |
Bedford |
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CLAPHAM |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 503400, 252290 (Easting, Northing)
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archaeol2-114404 |
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Article in A4 journal, c.10700 words, 7 tables, 13 figs.
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Created Date: |
12 Jun 2020 |