Archaeological Observation, Investigation and Recording at Ampthill Road DG5, Shefford, Bedfordshire, March-May 2012

Northamptonshire Archaeology undertook observation, investigation and recording at Ampthill Road DG5, Shefford, Bedfordshire from March to May 2012. The work was carried out during the ground works for a weir relief scheme. A possible prehistoric or Roman ditch was uncovered that was sealed by a layer of alluvium, which contained Roman finds. A possible brick culvert was also exposed within a pipe…