Webb, P. (2023). Geophysical Survey at Churchyard of St. Ladoca Church, Ladock, Cornwall. South West Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1108589. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Geophysical Survey at Churchyard of St. Ladoca Church, Ladock, Cornwall
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Series:		 South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 The geophysical (gradiometer) survey was undertaken in accordance with the WSI (Boyd 2022), current best practice and CIfA guidance; and follows the guidance outlined in Geophysical Survey in Archaeological Field Evaluation (English Heritage 2008b); Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Geophysical Survey (CIfA 2014); EAC Guidelines for the use of geophysics in Archaeology: Questions to Ask and Points to Consider (Europae Archaeologiae Consilium/European Archaeological Council 2016). ‘Archaeological geophysical survey uses non-intrusive and non-destructive techniques to determine the presence or absence of anomalies likely to be caused by archaeological features, structures or deposits, as far as reasonably possible, within a specified area or site on land, in the inter-tidal zone or underwater. Geophysical survey determines the presence of anomalies of archaeological potential through measurement of one or more physical properties of the subsurface.’ (Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Geophysical Survey 2014). The results of the survey will as far as possible inform on the presence or absence, character, extent and in some cases, apparent relative phasing of buried archaeology to inform a strategy to mitigate any threat to the archaeological resource. The survey identified six groups of anomalies across the field. These were predominantly linear ditch and/or bank boundary features associated phases of the existing and historic field-system. Possible tree-throws or ring-ditch/drip-gullies indicative of prehistoric settlement, alongside anomalies associated with agricultural activity, metallic debris and ground disturbance were also apparent. The degree of preservation of the identified features appears to be moderate to poor. The majority of the anomaly responses are weak, with some intermittent and barely discernible from the background geology. This suggests that many of the identified features only survive to a shallow depth, their intermittent nature suggesting only partial survival. However, it is possible that additional, even more ephemeral features, are masked by the background geology and modern disturbances. The results of the geophysical survey would suggest that the archaeological potential for the site is moderate. The majority of the identified features relate to historic phases of field-system which are tentatively suggested as being medieval and post-medieval in date, though the presence of prehistoric activity in the surrounding area means that a prehistoric or Romano-British date cannot be ruled out.
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Author:		 P Webb
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Publisher:		 South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Year of Publication:		 2023
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District: Cornwall
County: Cornwall
Country: England
Parish: Ladock
Grid Reference: 189644, 51104 (Easting, Northing)
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MAGNETOMETRY SURVEY (Event)
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: southwes1-512300
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Created Date:		 04 Jul 2023