Webb, P. and Boyd, N. (2023). Proposed Slurry Lagoon, Land West of Rillaton to Rilla Mill Road, Rilla Mill, Linkinhorne, Cornwall - Results of a Geophysical Survey. South West Archaeology Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116222. Cite this using datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Proposed Slurry Lagoon, Land West of Rillaton to Rilla Mill Road, Rilla Mill, Linkinhorne, Cornwall - Results of a Geophysical Survey
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DOI The DOI (digital object identifier) for the publication or report. DOI	https://doi.org/10.5284/1116222
Publication Type The type of publication - report, monograph, journal article or chapter from a book Publication Type:	Report (in Series)
Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	This report presents the results of a geophysical survey that was carried out by South West Archaeology Ltd. (SWARCH) for an agricultural development at Proposed Slurry Lagoon, Land West of Rillaton to Rilla Mill Road, Rilla Mill, Linkinhorne, Cornwall. The geophysical survey followed the guidance that is outlined in: Geophysical Survey in Archaeological Field Evaluation (English Heritage 2008); Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Geophysical Survey (CIfA 2014; Updated 2020); and EAC Guidelines for the Use of Geophysics in Archaeology: Questions to Ask and Points to Consider (Europae Archaeologiae Consilium/European Archaeological Council 2016). The geophysical survey identified eight groups of anomalies across the site. The anomalies were predominantly linear ditch and/or bank boundary features that are associated with phases of the existing and the historic field system and with agricultural practices. The geophysical survey also identified possible pits and/or tree throws as well as anomalies that are associated with metallic debris and with ground disturbance. The degree to which the identified features survive would appear to be moderate. Whilst some of the anomaly responses are clear and defined, others are intermittent and are barely discernible from the background geology. This would suggest that some of the identified features may survive to a good depth whilst other identified features may only survive to a shallow depth, with their intermittent nature suggesting only partial survival. It is possible that additional and even more ephemeral features are masked by the background geology and by modern disturbance. The results of the geophysical survey would suggest that the archaeological potential of the site is moderate. The majority of the identified features are likely to relate to phases of the existing and the historic field system that are tentatively suggested as being medieval to post medieval in date, though the presence of prehistoric and of Romano-British activity in the surrounding area means that origins during these periods cannot be ruled out. The development of the site is likely to encounter and to destroy any buried archaeological resource. It is therefore considered appropriate that further archaeological mitigation in the form of an archaeological recording condition is included as part of any planning consent.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	P Webb N Boyd
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	South West Archaeology Ltd.
Other Person/Org Other people or organisations for this publication or report Other Person/Org:	Cornwall and Scilly HER (OASIS Reviewer)
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2023
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Locations:	District: Cornwall County: Cornwall Country: England Parish: Linkinhorne Grid Reference: 229762, 73603 (Easting, Northing)
Subjects / Periods Subjects / Periods associated with this record. Subjects / Periods:	DITCH (Monument Type England) POST MEDIEVAL DITCH (Tag) BANK (EARTHWORK) (Monument Type England) MEDIEVAL BANK (EARTHWORK) (Tag) MAGNETOMETRY SURVEY (Event) MEDIEVAL DITCH (Tag) GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event) POST MEDIEVAL BANK (EARTHWORK) (Tag) MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered Created Date:	18 Dec 2023

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