Wessex Archaeology (2013). Coombeshead Farm, Diptford, Devon: Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1031924. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Coombeshead Farm, Diptford, Devon: Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over six fields near Coombeshead Farm, Diptford, Devon. The project was commissioned by AEE Renewables UK 12 Limited ahead of a proposed development of a solar array. Within the northernmost survey area, a sub-oval shaped enclosure is of primary interest; whilst it is not possible to date this anomaly through geophysics alone, it is considered likely to be of a relatively early date. Nearby, a former field boundary can be seen oriented NNE-SSE across the centre of the survey area, with fragmentary linear anomalies consistent with ditches appearing elsewhere. A modern service extends NE-SE across the southernmost limit of the northern survey area. Within the southern survey area, numerous isolated ditch linear anomalies are visible, with occasional pit-like anomalies. Whilst some of these may be archaeological in origin, many are likely to relate to near-surface geological changes. Several linear anomalies have been identified, which are consistent with former field boundaries and other irregular anomalies that may possibly relate to an early field system. The interpretation has been complicated by the strong background magnetic field associated with the local geology; this has resulted in a somewhat lowered confidence in the archaeological interpretation of some of the weaker anomalies, due to the possibility of a geological origin.
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Author:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Devon Historic Environment Record (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2013
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Site: Coombeshead Farm, Diptford, Devon
County: Devon
District: South Hams
Parish: DIPTFORD
Country: England
Grid Reference: 275050, 55400 (Easting, Northing)
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GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-174326
OBIB: 101620.01
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018