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Land at Church End Lower School, Church Walk, Marston Moretaine - A Programme of Archaeological Observation, Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication
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Albion Archaeology - 2007
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Summary
Non-Technical Summary A planning application was submitted to Bedfordshire County Council for a single storey extension to form a classroom and covered area at Church End Lower School, Church Walk, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire. Recent fieldwork immediately to the south-west of the school revealed the remains of a Saxo-Norman hall and associated buildings. These remains were located c.50m south of the development area and it was considered a strong possibility that related remains might be encountered during the proposed works. Because the work had the potential to disturb archaeological deposits, the County Archaeological Officer (CAO) issued a brief (BCC 2007) specifying the programme of archaeological works needed in advance of planning permission being granted. Subsequently, Albion Archaeology was commissioned by Mouchel Parkman to prepare a project design (Albion Archaeology 2007) and undertake a programme of archaeological observation, investigation, recording, analysis and publication of the site. The proposed extension is centred at National Grid Reference SP 9960 4130 and lies at a height of c.40m OD. The extension w cover an area of 66 sq m and is adjacent to the north-eastern corner of the school. It lies to the south of the swimming pool and picnic area. The programme of archaeological observation was undertaken between 13th April and 17h April 2007. During this period, all excavations which required monitoring were completed. A mechanical excavator was used for all excavations. Three foundation trenches were excavated to a depth of 1200mm and the rest of the area was machined to a depth of 300mm. Two post-medieval/modern ditches, one modern pit, one modern ditch and the foundation layers of a modern paved area were revealed during the groundworks. The accession number for the site archive is 2007:305 The archive w be kept in secure storage at the offices of Albion Archaeology at St Mary's Church, Bedford until deposition with Bedford Museum is completed. Albion Archaeology-----------------------------
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 6 1.1 Background 6 1.2 Site Location and Description 6 1.3 Archaeological Background 6 2. RESULTS OF OBSERVATION AND RECORDING 7 2.1 Introduction 7 2.2 Methodology 7 2.3 Extent and Nature of Groundworks 7 2.4 Results 7 3. SYNTHESIS 9 3.1 Interpretation 9 3.2 Significance 9 4. BIBLIOGRAPHY 10 5. APPENDIX 1 CONTEXT SUMMARY 11 Albion ArchaeologyHeadings
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Preface
1.0 30th
Structure of the Report
Key Terms
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Non-Technical Summary
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Site Location and Description
1.3 Archaeological Background
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2. RESULTS OF OBSERVATION AND RECORDING
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Methodology
2 All disturbed soil was scanned for artefacts.
5 A photographic record was kept.
2.3 Extent and Nature of Groundworks
2.4 Results
2.4.1 Geological deposit
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2.4.2 Post-medieval/modern ditches
2.4.3 Modern ditch and pit
2.4.4 Modern foundation material for playground
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3. SYNTHESIS
3.1 Interpretation
3.2 Significance
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4. BIBLIOGRAPHY
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5. APPENDIX 1 CONTEXT SUMMARY
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