Lefort, R. (2013). Land West of Rayleigh, Essex, Phase 2 Geophysical Survey (Areas E to J): Recorded Scanning and Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1076826. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Land West of Rayleigh, Essex, Phase 2 Geophysical Survey (Areas E to J): Recorded Scanning and Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 A recorded scanning and detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land between London Road and Rawreth Lane, near Rayleigh, Essex. The site comprises several arable fields to the north of London Road, approximately 2.5km northwest of Rayleigh. The site spans a broad gently sloping valley formed by a tributary of the River Crouch. The scanning survey covered 32.9ha and the detailed gradiometer survey covered 7ha and has demonstrated the presence of anomalies of definite, probable and possible archaeological interest within the survey area, along with regions of increased magnetic response and one modern service. Towards the northern extent of the survey area, a curvilinear ditch was identified, along with several probable former field divisions. Towards the centre of the survey area, linear trends appear to relate to a former field boundary. In the southern portion of the survey area, a sub-annular anomaly is consistent with a large pit or possible quarry. Three parallel linear anomalies towards the southern extent of the site are likely to relate to former field divisions or drainage channels. Similar linear anomalies were seen in the southwestern field. Elsewhere, numerous isolated pit-like anomalies and linear trends are visible, although their origins are largely unclear. Whilst many are of agricultural origins, some are of possible archaeological interest. A modern service was identified near the northern extent of the site, oriented parallel with Rawreth Lane. Magnetic disturbance is evident in close proximity to this service, the farm buildings and electricity pylons. Numerous small-scale ferrous responses were seen throughout the dataset, which are presumed to be modern or agricultural in origin.
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Author:		 R Lefort
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Essex County Council Historic Environment (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2013
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Site: Land West of Rayleigh
County: Essex
District: Rochford
Parish: RAYLEIGH
Country: England
Grid Reference: 579000, 192500 (Easting, Northing)
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GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-174559
OBIB: report reference 86760.06
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Created Date:		 30 Apr 2020