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Hanwood Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire: Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report |
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Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land off Hanwood Road, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The project was commissioned by CgMs Consulting with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the site ahead of a proposed development. The site comprises two pasture fields to the northwest of Hanwood Road, approximately 2.3km southwest of the centre of Shrewsbury. The site slopes gently from west to east, and is surrounded to the south, west and north by agricultural land, with the outskirts of Shrewsbury to the east. The gradiometer survey covered 5.1 ha and has demonstrated the presence of few anomalies of possible archaeological interest within the survey area, along with a region of increased magnetic response. Within the northernmost area, a possible pit-cluster and linear anomaly have been identified, although their origins are unclear and they may be associated with agricultural activity. A linear response appears to divide the linear anomaly and extends NE-SW across the northern field; it is possible that this relates to a former field boundary. Within the southern field, numerous trends oriented east-west across the survey area are consistent with the remnants of ridge and furrow. Two stronger linear anomalies may indicate the locations of former field boundaries or ploughing headlands. A large pit-like anomaly lies towards the southeastern corner of the site, although this too may be associated with agriculture. Elsewhere, weak linear trends and isolated pit-like responses can be seen distributed randomly throughout the survey area. Although it is not possible to determine their origins conclusively, it is thought likely that they relate to agricultural practices. |
Author: |
Ben Urmston
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Publisher: |
Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Shropshire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2013
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Land off Hanwood Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
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Shropshire |
District: |
Shropshire |
Parish: |
SHREWSBURY |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 346925, 311585 (Easting, Northing)
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wessexar1-174060 |
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report reference 102070.01 |
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A4 bound client report
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Created Date: |
01 Feb 2018 |