Smith, J. A R. and Urmston, B. (2014). Outwood Solar Far, Billericay, Essex: Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1041090. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Outwood Solar Far, Billericay, Essex: 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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series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 near Billericay, Essex, centred on NGR TQ 70135 93800. The project was commissioned by MS Power Projects Ltd. with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the site ahead of the proposed development of the site as a solar farm. The geophysical survey follows a Desk-Based Assessment (DBA) prepared by Wessex Archaeology. The site comprises an irregular parcel of land of 23.9ha, situated within three arable fields. The eastern boundary of the Site follows the edge of the flood zone of a small tributary of the River Crouch, which is heavily tree lined; the southern boundary follows an arbitrary line dividing an open field, and the north-western boundary is largely open, with a number of trees seen singly or in small groups. The internal boundaries are a mixture of established hedgerows, sporadic tree lines and ditches. The Site is bounded on all sides by further agricultural land. The gradiometer survey was successful in detecting anomalies of probable and possible archaeological interest, along with regions of increased magnetic response, ploughing trends, field drains and several former field boundaries. The majority of anomalies of potential archaeological interest are located near the northeastern extent of the Site, comprising several linear and curvilinear anomalies. Whilst their origins are not entirely clear, it is possible that they represent parts of former field systems or enclosures. Numerous isolated pit-like responses can be seen throughout the dataset and, although many of these are likely to be natural or agricultural in origin, it is not possible to rule out entirely an archaeological interpretation. The geophysical survey was undertaken between the 24th February and 4th March 2014.
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Author:		 J A R Smith
Ben Urmston ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Outwood Solar Farm
County: Essex
District: Basildon
Parish: GREAT BURSTEAD AND SOUTH GREEN
Country: England
Grid Reference: 570135, 193800 (Easting, Northing)
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GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-184311
OBIB: report reference 102601.03
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Created Date:		 18 Aug 2017