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25 Church Road, Studham, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Strip Map and Sample Excavation, Analysis and Publication |
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Albion Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Planning permissions were granted by Central Bedfordshire Council for the construction of a replacement bungalow and a double garage and store following demolition of the existing bungalow at 35 Church Road, Studham, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2NW. The Central Bedfordshire Council Archaeologist directed that the work required to address the conditions should comprise a programme of archaeological strip, map and sample (following demolition), followed by post-excavation analysis and publication. The groundworks took place in February and March 2017. They comprised removal of the ground-floor slab and foundations of the existing bungalow and ground reduction within the footprints of the new house and garage. Topsoil was present across the site with the exception of the area inside the former bungalow. A relatively thick subsoil, particularly in the area of the bungalow ensued that the natural geological deposits remained largely free from truncation. Small areas of truncation were caused by drainage and garden-related features associated with the most recent occupation of the site. This indicates that whilst it is possible that shallower remains were destroyed by the construction of the bungalow, any substantial archaeological deposits would have survived. No archaeological remains were revealed, suggesting that the medieval settlement evidence recorded in Historic Environment Record does not extend into the site. |
Author: |
K Pilkinton
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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: |
2017
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35 Church Road |
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Bedfordshire |
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Central Bedfordshire |
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STUDHAM |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 501565, 215920 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
albionar1-262485 |
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2017/34 |
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Created Date: |
29 Oct 2021 |