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Wakes End Farm, Wakes End, Eversholt, 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Albion Archaeology unpublished report series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: |
Albion Archaeology undertook a programme of archaeological works associated with the construction of a horse-riding arena and associated parking at Wakes End Farm, Eversholt. The archaeological works were undertaken in early February 2015, with an area extending some 60m by 30m being monitored. In summary the archaeological works have revealed evidence of the post-medieval land divisions of the area to the south of the farm, as well as traces of an earlier land division and associated activity, which date to the early Iron Age. Investigation of the early remains at the southern margin of the site was limited in scope, as these deposits were only exposed at the formation level for the riding arena. The features were mapped and surface artefacts were collected. The remains indicate a focus of early Iron Age activity in the vicinity, including evidence for iron-working. The post-medieval remains were in areas of greater ground reduction, which allowed fuller investigation. These ditches appear to define a series of enclosures, similar to those shown on historical maps, though extending further to the south, away from the farm. Finds recovered from these features include pottery associated with the settlement, such as a fragment of a large pancheon or bowl, designed to allow the cream to settle from the milk. Other finds include undecorated yellow Gault clay floor tiles which may have been associated with the former manor house situated on the moat to the east of the existing farm. |
Author: |
R Gregson
G Edmondson
J Wells
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Publisher: |
Albion Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Central Bedfordshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2015
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Wakes End Farm |
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Bedfordshire |
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Central Bedfordshire |
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EVERSHOLT |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 499340, 234620 (Easting, Northing)
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albionar1-190692 |
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2015/24 |
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Created Date: |
22 Oct 2020 |