Schmidt, A. (2021). RAF Digby, Lincolnshire; Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1113884. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 RAF Digby, Lincolnshire; Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land at RAF Digby, Lincolnshire (centred on NGR 504542 356871). The project was commissioned by Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features in support of a planning application for the development of the site. At least two penannular anomalies indicating ring-ditch features have been identified that could evidence settlement activity such as roundhouses or funerary monuments. Whilst there is evidence for such features in the form of isolated finds and cropmarks within the site and the surrounding landscape, these anomalies do not correspond with the recorded position of these features on aerial imagery. Given the weak nature of these anomalies it is considered likely that they are natural. Four linear anomalies have been identified with the northern-most indicating a possible pit alignment. These anomalies indicate an array of ditches and/or pit-alignment boundary features. While an earlier prehistoric origin cannot be ruled out, it is equally likely these anomalies are associated with medieval ridge and furrow cultivation. Further evidence of possible enclosures and boundary features has been identified by the survey. However, a more confident interpretation is again not possible as the anomalies could be associated with more recent land use as an airfield. The remaining anomalies are not thought to be archaeological in origin and pertain to a modern service, drainage features, and a probable lightning strike. The majority of these features, with the exception of the lightning strike, are likely associated with the sites use as RAF Digby.
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Author:		 Alex Schmidt ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2021
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Parish: Scopwick
District: North Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 504540, 356870 (Easting, Northing)
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GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
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Report id: 249850.03
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Created Date:		 20 Oct 2023