Archaeological Investigations Project 2007 Evaluations Version 4.1 Eastern Region Bedfordshire Bedford (C.09.882) TL04534914 AIP database ID: {B4354DB3-9A21-49F5-A2AB-013FC42FCB5A} Parish: Cauldwell Ward Postal Code: MK41 0QY LAND AT THE FORMER BRITANNIA IRONWORKS, KEMPSTON ROAD Land at the Former Britannia Ironworks, Kempston Road, Bedford. Archaeological Field Evaluation Smith, M Bedford : Albion Archaeology, 2007, 32pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Albion Archaeology An archaeological evaluation revealed part of a medieval building, a small quantity of pre- modern human remains and modern structural remains associated with the Brittania Ironworks. The medieval remains were suggested to be part of the medieval monastic complex of Cauldwell Priory. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, MIA, IA OASIS ID :albionar1-32244 (C.09.883) TL1031748476 AIP database ID: {505F3D11-EEA7-4CA4-A4CD-5A8934272E26} Parish: Cople Postal Code: MK44 3UJ ALL SAINTS CHURCH, COPLE All Saints Church, Cople, Bedfordshire. Archaeological Investigation, Recording, Analysis and Publication Ingham, D Bedford : Albion Archaeology, 2007, 20pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Albion Archaeology Excavation of trenches revealed the remains of a medieval cemetery and a large medieval pit immediately to the north of the church. The graves were all aligned east-west. The ground level in the churchyard had been raised by up to 0.85m. For this reason, an undisturbed natural grave was only discovered in the footing trenches, and any further remains may have been preserved in situ beneath the service trenches. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, EM OASIS ID :albionar1-32179 (C.09.884) SP99075762 AIP database ID: {E81868F8-5C1B-428B-9500-D39435E86BCB} Parish: Felmersham Postal Code: MK43 7EU LAND ADJACENT TO EAST COTTAGE, FELMERSHAM Archaeological Evaluation: Land adjacent to East Cottage, Felmersham, Bedfordshire Brown, R S Milton Keynes : Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd., 2007, 19pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Archaeological Services & Consultancy Ltd. An archaeological evaluation was carried out in advance of the construction of a residential property. Two test pits were excavated one of which contained a large deposit of modern infill levelling the ground or possibly filling a pit. The other test pit showed no signs of any archaeology. [Au(adp)] Archaeological periods represented: UD OASIS ID :archaeol2-43568 Archaeological Investigations Project 2007 Evaluations Version 4.1 (C.09.885) SP95255687 AIP database ID: {6B846337-E7D5-4771-95BD-42372F695134} Parish: Harrold Postal Code: MK43 7DF LAND AT 1 DOVE LANE, HARROLD Land at 1 Dove Lane, Harrold, Bedfordshire. Archaeological Field Evaluation Smith, M Bedford : Albion Archaeology, 2007, 14pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Albion Archaeology A single trench revealed a walled structure, a partial floor surface, a drain and a well. Contemporary soil layers were also revealed. All of these remains were considered to have been in use during the post-medieval period. Such remains were of relatively low significance. [Au(abr)] SMR primary record number: 16942 Archaeological periods represented: PM OASIS ID :albionar1-30238 (C.09.886) TL06174825 AIP database ID: {2FCBDA8B-B76C-456F-ABD0-C0008D800AE4} Parish: Kingsbrook Ward Postal Code: MK42 0HL STEPHENSON LOWER SCHOOL Stephenson Lower School, Canvin Way, Bedford, Archaeological Field Evaluation Smith, M Bedford : Albion Archaeology, 2007, 14pp, figs, tabs Work undertaken by: Albion Archaeology An evaluation was undertaken, however, no archaeological remains or features were encountered [Au(abr)] OASIS ID :albionar1-45577 (C.09.887) TL16255515 AIP database ID: {02E7C014-4FD3-45EA-B8B5-D3EC66363FAE} Parish: Roxton Postal Code: MK44 3DS BLACK CAT ROUNDABOUT, ROXTON Black Cat Roundabout, Roxton, Bedfordshire. An Archaeological Evaluation Ranson, C Cambridge : Cambridge Archaeological Unit, 2007, Work undertaken by: Cambridge Archaeological Unit Archaeological evaluation on open fields along the River Great Ouse, in advance of permission for quarrying. 47 trenches machined totalling 2150m. Background prehistoric activity was identified, whereas the majority of the archaeology excavated dates to the Romano-British, revealing a small domestic occupation site. Small scale post medieval quarrying and furrows were also identified along with a modern pig burial. [OASIS(Au)] SMR primary record number: 1456796, 2664 Archaeological periods represented: PM, UD, RO, LIA, BA, MO, NE, EBA OASIS ID :cambridg3-24160 Luton UA (C.09.888) TL1024 AIP database ID: {AE4CB57C-FAD6-40CB-AF5A-B59C7CA6D95E} Parish: Stopsley Ward Postal Code: LU2 7XP 112 BUTTERFIELD GREEN, LUTON 112 Butterfield Green Road, Luton. Archaeological Monitoring Report Winter, M Letchworth : Heritage Network, 2007, Comb bound booklet green cover 6 pages Work undertaken by: Heritage Network Archaeological Investigations Project 2007 Evaluations Version 4.1 In response to a condition on the planning permission for the construction of a new dwelling, the Heritage Network was commissioned to undertake the archaeologial monitoring of the development groundworks. The monitoring of the groundworks revealed no archaeological features deposits or artefacts. [OASIS(Au)] SMR primary record number: LUTNM 2007/134, 1479962 OASIS ID :heritage1-27052 Mid Bedfordshire (C.09.889) TL20454430 AIP database ID: {3A18366D-9A53-4A98-8219-D316515CB99D} Parish: Biggleswade Postal Code: SG18 8AT LAND EAST OF SAXON DRIVE, BIGGLESWADE Land East of Saxon Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Archaeological Field Evaluation Preece, T Bedford : Albion Archaeology, 2007, 40pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Albion Archaeology The site was located within an area of extensive Saxon, medieval and post-medieval settlement, which had been the focus of archaeological investigation since the 1990s. Traces of earlier occupation were also revealed in the vicinity. The trial excavation was undertaken between 22nd January and 9th February 2007, with a total of nine trenches being opened. Six of the nine trenches contained archaeological remains. These were divided into two archaeological areas (western and southern) with a third blank Eastern Area. The Western Area contained Trenches 3, 4 and 6, the Southern Area Trenches 8, 9 and 10 and the Eastern Area Trenches 2, 5 and 7. Trench 1 could not be opened as the excavation licence did not permit damage to trees and shrubs, which were present in this part of the site. In the Southern Area, twenty ditches were identified along with associated pitting. Quantities of Romano-British pottery were found in several of the ditches and pits. However, the contrasting alignment of some of the ditches is likely to reflect the presence of both Roman and medieval activity in this area. There was evidence of sequential activity as several of the ditches had been redug indicating long-term use. A series of ditches were identified in the Western Area, some of which appear to be associated with a hollow way, a sunken routeway, probably defining a back lane to the settlement. Other features included two large pit-type features thought to be ponds and a smaller pit. At least three phases of activity were defined; they are probably associated with the eastern margin of the later medieval / post-medieval settlement. The evaluation has revealed well-preserved remains of both Roman and medieval date. The presence of Roman features was significant as it confirmed the continuation into this area from the south of previously identified activity. Preservation of the archaeological remains was generally good across the site, indicated by the both the presence of features such as postholes, and the depth of surviving features. The Roman activity has the potential to address issues concerning the origin and evolution of the settlement. These are general issues identified both in national and regional research agendas. The continuation of medieval and later features into the area will allow examination of the eastern margin of the settlement. [Au(abr)] Archaeological periods represented: MD, PM, RO, UD OASIS ID :albionar1-55216 (C.09.890) TL20924265 AIP database ID: {62D0D697-4F3B-4B55-883E-61EE92BECDF2} Parish: Biggleswade Postal Code: SG18 9SU STRATTON BUSINESS PARK-WESTERN AREA, BIGGLESWADE Stratton Business Park-Western Area, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Archaeological Field Evaluation Preece, T Bedford : Albion Archaeology , 2007, 65pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs Work undertaken by: Albion Archaeology Trial excavation was undertaken between 22nd August and 7th September 2007, with contingency work on 14th September. A total of 29 trenches were opened, 10 within the Central land parcel and 19 within the Western land parcel. The results from an additional four trenches were incorporated from an earlier trial excavation. Of the 33 trenches, 27 contained archaeological remains. In the Central land parcel, all of the trenches except one contained features comprising ditches, postholes and evidence of Archaeological Investigations Project 2007 Evaluations Version 4.1 medieval agriculture. Two Archaeological Areas (AA1 and AA2) were defined comprising ditches which correspond to a previously recorded site visible as cropmarks (HER 13956), likely to represent a possible enclosure system (AA1). To the east and south of AA1, peripheral activity was identified that probably relates to an associated field system (AA2). In the