Bampton, J. (2022). Land at Penpell Farm, Tregony, Tregony with Cuby, Cornwall - Results of a Geophysical Survey. South West Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1108567. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Land at Penpell Farm, Tregony, Tregony with Cuby, 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 unpublished report series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) to inform the potential future development of Land at Penpell Farm, Tregony, Tregony with Cuby, Cornwall. The desk based assessment aspect of the report follows the guidance that is outlined in: Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (CIfA 2014); and Understanding Place: Historic Area Assessments in a Planning and Development Context (English Heritage 2012). The geophysical (gradiometer) survey follows the general guidance that is outlined in: EAC Guidelines for the Use of Geophysics in Archaeology: Questions to Ask and Points to Consider (Europae Archaeologiae Consilium/European Archaeological Council 2016); and Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Geophysical Survey (CIfA 2014). The results of the geophysical survey identified 11 groups of c.29-31 anomalies (depending on the true relationship between some discernable anomalies). The identified groups of anomalies included: possible ditches and former boundaries to a rectilinear field system with possible droveways; a historical boundary and areas of disturbance and possible relict structures; possible boundaries and/or ditches; possible pits, tree throws, or geological anomalies; an ephemeral circular anomaly that could be associated with a ploughed-out modern or Prehistoric feature; and a relict and partially extant trackway. There was evidence of modern activity and ploughing in multiple directions that may allude to a degree of truncation of any buried archaeological resource. It is probable that the majority of the anomalies are associated with Medieval to modern activity along the north-western edge of the site that relate to a removed historical boundary and areas of possible activity or structures beside the boundary that are represented on c.1844 mapping by a smear/etching. This was possibly a squatters cottage. These anomalies post-date the identified remains of a field system with multiple enclosures and droveways (or tracks) that are likely to be Medieval or Later Prehistoric in date. Overall the geophysical survey seems to indicate the presence of: a possible Prehistoric or Medieval field system and/or agricultural activity; relict field boundaries and possible associated structures or areas of disturbance that are associated with Post Medieval agricultural activity; various undated pits or tree throws; and modern features and disturbance. The truncation of any buried archaeological resource on the site seems likely, whether it be from historical and modern ploughing or from the 20th century remodelling of the field system. Further archaeological mitigation in the form of targeted evaluation trenching is recommended. This would test the efficacy and the validity of the results of the geophysical survey and it would aid to confirm either the presence or the absence and the significance of any buried archaeological resource on the site.
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Author:		 J Bampton
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Publisher:		 South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Year of Publication:		 2022
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District: Cornwall
Parish: Tregoney
County: Cornwall
Country: England
Grid Reference: 190988, 45211 (Easting, Northing)
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LATER PREHISTORIC FIELD SYSTEM (Tag)
MEDIEVAL FIELD SYSTEM (Tag)
FIELD SYSTEM (Monument Type England)
MAGNETOMETRY SURVEY (Event)
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
LATER PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: southwes1-509253
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Created Date:		 04 Jul 2023