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Geophysical Survey, Desk Based Assessment at [Site name] |
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South West Archaeology Ltd. unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
The geophysical (gradiometer) survey was undertaken in accordance with current best practice and CIfA guidance; and follows the guidance outlined in Geophysical Survey in Archaeological Field Evaluation (English Heritage 2008); Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Geophysical Survey (CIfA 2014 updated 2020); 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 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 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. Any development of the site is likely to encounter and destroy the buried archaeological resource (should it be present), further mitigation through targeted evaluation trenching would validate and clarify the results of the geophysical survey, though may not produce any new evidence. |
Author: |
P Webb
Natalie Boyd
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Publisher: |
South West Archaeology Ltd.
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Year of Publication: |
2023
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Locations: |
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Cornwall |
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Cornwall |
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England |
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St. Ives |
Grid Reference: 152490, 38053 (Easting, Northing)
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Created Date: |
15 Mar 2024 |