Andrews, L. (2014). Taunton Racecourse Solar Farm, Taunton, Somerset: Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1039781. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Taunton Racecourse Solar Farm, Taunton, Somerset: Detailed Gradiometer Survey Report
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land off Taunton Racecourse, Taunton, Somerset. The project was commissioned for Wessex Archaeology by AEE Renewables Plc, with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the site ahead of a proposed development. The Site comprises largely flat pasture fields directly west of B3170, east of the M5, and approximately 2.5km south east of Taunton. The gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a limited number of anomalies of definite and probable archaeological origins, along with extensive pit-like responses, regions of increased magnetic response and widespread ferrous anomalies. The survey also identified the presence of at least two modern services. A sub-rectangular cluster of anomalies was identified towards the southwestern extent of the Site, considered to be of archaeological interest although it is difficult to ascertain the likely date. These anomalies comprise an enclosing ditch to the west and north and a series of large pit-like anomalies. Extensive pit-like anomalies were identified across the Site considered to be of possible archaeological interest. However, the origins of these anomalies are unclear and, whilst an archaeological interpretation cannot be ruled out, it is possible that they relate to agricultural activity. Ploughing trends, oriented NW-SE parallel with the existing field boundaries, can be seen across the north and eastern parts of the survey area. In places, the regular intervals between trends suggest that they may be associated with ridge and furrow. Frequent ferrous anomalies are evident throughout the dataset, with a large area of extensive magnetic disturbance in the north.
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Author:		 L Andrews
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Somerset HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Taunton Racecourse
County: Somerset
District: Somerset West and Taunton
Parish: PITMINSTER
Country: England
Grid Reference: 323760, 121888 (Easting, Northing)
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GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-174910
OBIB: report reference 103230.01
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018