| Title: |
Geophysical Survey Report 2001/66. Bournemouth Park and Ride Scheme, Dorset |
| Number of Pages: |
14 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
The development area lay within a rich archaeological landscape that had produced considerable evidence for prehistoric activity. Archaeological sites and finds from the Palaeolithic through to the post-medieval period had been identified in the surrounding area. Aerial photographs showed numerous cropmarks in the northern half of the site and these were thought to have been related to the remains of a former settlement or farmstead that was possibly Iron Age or Romano-British in date. Scanning and detailed gradiometry was undertaken with the aim of clarifying the nature of the cropmarks and to identify any other anomalies of archaeological potential within the development area. This work formed part of a wider archaeological assessment being undertaken by Wessex Archaeology. The main concentration of cropmarks in the northern half of the evaluation area could not be surveyed due to adverse ground conditions. Scanning in the remainder of the area showed a low level of background response. A few anomalies of potential archaeological interest were noted and targeted for detailed recorded survey. Detailed survey recorded two pit-type anomalies that may have been of archaeological interest. However, it was noted that more deeply buried ferrous material could produce similar responses. A number of weak linear trends apparent in all the survey areas were likely to have been of natural origin or the result of recent agricultural activity. The data showed no evidence of the cropmark features identified from APs. This could have been due to a lack of magnetic enhancement, which was possible given the nature of the soils. Alternatively, it could have been that the cropmarks were not associated with archaeological features. [Au(abr)] |
| Author: |
Linzi Harvey
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| Publisher: |
Geophysical Surveys of Bradford (GSB Prospection)
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| Year of Publication: |
2001
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| Locations: |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Bournemouth Park |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Ride Scheme Dorset |
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| Subjects / Periods: |
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
2001
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: BOURNEMOUTH PARK AND RIDE SCHEME
Study area: 2.5ha
Investigation type: Geophysical Survey
District: Bournemouth UA
Monument: DITCH. Undated, FEATURE. Undated, PIT. Undated
Ngr: SZ12909460
Parish:
Postcode: BH7 7EE
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
18 Jan 2009 |
