What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess and document archaeological findings from excavations at Bidwell West.

April 26, 2026Open Access

Land at Bidwell West - Areas 5 and 7, Houghtojn Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire: a post-excavation assessment

JPJ PineThames Valley Archaeological Services PMP-D ManisseThames Valley Archaeological Services

Key Points

To assess and document archaeological findings from excavations at Bidwell West.
Mechanically stripped an area of 1ha under archaeological supervision
Conducted a watching brief during groundworks in a smaller area of 0.17ha
Opened two additional evaluation trenches for further investigation.
Identified features from late Roman occupation, suggesting a complex farmstead
Documented land division and medieval ditches likely used for drainage.

Abstract

An area of c.1ha was stripped mechanically under archseological supervision and all archaeological features investigated by hand. a watching brief was maintained during groundworks in another smaller area (0.17ha) and two additional evaluation trenches were opened. The main features relate to late Roman occupation (complex farmstead) and land division and medieval ditches, probably for drainage.

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