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Report Title
Harrold Lower School Library Extension, The Green, Harrold, Bedfordshire
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Albion Archaeology - 2004
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Summary
Non-Technical Summary In July 2004 Albion Archaeology was commissioned by the client Harrold Lower School to undertake a programme of archaeological observation during the groundworks required for a library extension at Harrold Lower School, Harrold. Because the proposed work had the potential to disturb archaeological deposits, the local planning authority imposed a condition requiring the archaeological monitoring of groundworks for the foundation trenches. The parameters of the work were set out in a brief issued by Bedfordshire County Council's Assistant County Archaeological Officer (BCC 2004). The site was centred on SP 9504 5674 c.60m south-west of the village war memorial on High Street. It lay at a height of around 44m AOD (Above Ordnance Datum). The underlying geology consisted of argyllic brown earths over fine loams with a substrate of alluvial valley gravels, which in turn overlay solid geology of Oolitic limestone. The archaeological monitoring was undertaken between 28th and 29th July 2004. During this period all excavations which required monitoring were completed. A mechanical excavator was used to open one c.29.00m long foundation trench. The development area is located within an area of high archaeological potential. The watching brief has shown that whilst the amount of modern disturbance within the development area is high; there remains a possibility that archaeological deposits st survive. If so they are sealed by at least 1.00m of modern deposits. The accession number for the site archive is 2004.157. 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. Albion Archaeology Harrold Lower School Library Extension, The Green, Harrold, Bedfordshire A programme of archaeological observation, recording, analysis and publication 6 1. INTRODUCTION-----------------------------
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 8 2.1 Introduction 8 2.2 Methodology 8 2.3 Extent and Nature of Groundworks 8 2.4 Undisturbed Geological Deposits 8Headings
4.1 Appendix 1 Context Summary 12Preface
Structure of the Report
Key Terms
Non-Technical Summary
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Site Location and Description
1.3 Archaeological Background
Harrold Lower School Library Extension, The Green, Harrold, Bedfordshire
2. RESULTS OF OBSERVATION AND RECORDING
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Methodology
2 All disturbed soil was scanned for artefacts.
3 Archaeological deposits were assessed for environmental evidence, taking
6 The groundworks were recorded using a digital camera.
2.3 Extent and nature of groundworks
2.4 Undisturbed Geological Deposits
2.5 Modern land-use recorded during the project
Harrold Lower School Library Extension, The Green, Harrold, Bedfordshire
3. SYNTHESIS
3.1 Interpretation
3.2 Summary
Harrold Lower School Library Extension, The Green, Harrold, Bedfordshire
4. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Harrold Lower School Library Extension, The Green, Harrold, Bedfordshire
APPENDICES
4.1 Appendix 1 Context Summary