Webb, P. (2022). Land at Higher Lane, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston, Cornwall - Results of a Geophysical Survey. South West Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1105311. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Land at Higher Lane, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston, Cornwall - Results of a Geophysical Survey
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Series:		 South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 This report presents the results of a geophysical survey that was carried out by South West Archaeology Ltd. (SWARCH) for a residential development at Land at Higher Lane, Mawgan-in-Meneage, Helston, Cornwall. The geophysical survey identified four groups of anomalies including: a historic double ditch and bank boundary that was removed during the later 20th century; a double ditch and bank boundary that is associated with a phase of the existing south-eastern site boundary; a possible pit or tree throw; and two modern service features. The geophysical survey also identified evidence of agricultural activity, metallic debris, and ground disturbance. The degree of preservation of the identified features appears to be poor. The majority of the anomaly responses are weak, with some that are intermittent and barely discernible from the background geology. This suggests that many of the identified features only survive to a shallow depth, with their intermittent nature suggesting only partial survival. That being said, it is possible that additional, even more ephemeral, features are masked by the background geology. The results of the geophysical survey would suggest that the archaeological potential for the site is low. The majority of the identified features relate to historic phases of field system that are tentatively suggested as being Medieval and Post Medieval in date, however the presence of Prehistoric activity in the surrounding area means that a Prehistoric or Romano-British date cannot be ruled out. Therefore, given the results of the geophysical survey, it is not thought that further archaeological mitigation would be particularly worthwhile in this instance.
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Author:		 P Webb
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Publisher:		 South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Year of Publication:		 2022
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District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Country: England
Parish: Mawgan-in-Meneage
Grid Reference: 170471, 24542 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: southwes1-510910
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Created Date:		 13 Mar 2023