Teale, K. (2019). Lewis Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Geophysical Survey. AOC Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1088350. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Lewis Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire: Archaeological Geophysical Survey
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Series:		 AOC Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 AOC Archaeology Group was commissioned by WYG Environment Planning Transport Ltd to undertake an archaeological geophysical gradiometer survey to investigate the potential for buried archaeological remains on a proposed development site at Lewis Lane, Arlesey (centred at TL 19430 36750). A total of 2.5 hectares were surveyed and the results of the survey have identified the following. Three sub-circular anomalies are visible in the dataset which could be archaeological in origin, relating to enclosures or settlement activity. Three pit-like anomalies have also been identified, though it is unclear if these have an archaeological origin. Several trends of an unclear nature have been identified across the rest of the dataset. A possible former field boundary runs north-east to south-west through the centre of the site, which is not visible on any available historical mapping. Rectilinear trends are visible in the north-west of the dataset which could relate to small field systems or enclosures, however the trends are magnetically weak so interpretation is tentative. Similarly, small subcircular trends in the east could relate to small enclosures, but their interpretation is also tentative. A large area of enhanced magnetism across the centre of the dataset has unclear origins; it could relate to archaeological activity however it could also have agricultural or natural origins. Ridge and furrow ploughing trends run across the entire site, showing the area has been historically farmed. It is possible that some of the trends in the dataset are of the same age as the ridge and furrow regime and may be related. Modern magnetic disturbance around the periphery of the dataset relates to surrounding modern boundary fencing. A high level of ferrous / iron spikes are visible throughout the dataset, which are thought to be modern, relating to debris from the construction of the adjacent houses or dumps of rubbish within the field.
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Author:		 Kimberley Teale
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Publisher:		 AOC Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Central Bedfordshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2019
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Site: Lewis Lane
County: Bedfordshire
District: Central Bedfordshire
Parish: ARLESEY
Country: England
Grid Reference: 519430, 236750 (Easting, Northing)
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GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: aocarcha1-350272
OBIB: 52004
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Created Date:		 29 Oct 2021