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| Cockcroft, T. (2022) Geophysical Survey Report at Cainhoe Castle, Clophill, Bedfordshire. Sumo Geophysics ltd | |||
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| Filename | SUM0-10520_Cainhoe_Castle_Clophill_Bedfordshire.pdf (18 MB) |
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| Description | A magnetometer survey of 10.5 hectares of land spread across four Sites at Cainhoe Castle and the surrounding area has recorded numerous magnetic responses that have been interpreted as being of archaeological interest. Within the Cainhoe Castle scheduled monument (1009248) ditch-like responses, pit-like anomalies and areas of increased response have been detected. The location of a possible building has also been marked. In Area 3 responses of probable and possible interest appear to correspond with the location of an enclosure that is visible as cropmarks (HER 14642). Linear responses in Area 4 appear to mark the routes of medieval field boundaries while pit-like anomalies and areas of increased response are likely to be products of localised industrial activity. Uncertain responses have been recorded at most of the sites which are likely to be due to underlying natural and agricultural processes. However, archaeological origins cannot be entirely discounted for some of the responses. Ridge and furrow ploughing has also been recorded in Site 1. |
