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Site K1b, Kemble, Cirencester, Gloucestershire; Geophysical Survey |
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Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series
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headland5-343814_1.pdf (5 MB)
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Publication Type: |
Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd undertook a geophysical (magnetometer) survey of a 0.5 hectare site on land on the northern periphery of Kemble, Gloucestershire, where a new residential development (Site K1b) is proposed. The site is located in an area of high archaeological potential with Anglo Saxon burials recorded on the Gloucestershire Historic Environment Record (GHER) both north and immediately south of the current site. Numerous discrete anomalies have been identified throughout the survey area. These anomalies may be caused by archaeological features such as pits or possibly graves. However, a geological interpretation for any or all of these anomalies is also considered possible due to the susceptibility of the limestone bedrock to erosion by water. This can lead to the natural formation of features which, when filled with soil, are very difficult to distinguish from infilled archaeological features. No clear archaeological pattern can be discerned hence most anomalies have been interpreted as geological. A cluster of broader, higher magnitude anomalies are ascribed higher archaeological potential and are interpreted as possible pits and/or burials although this interpretation is also considered tentative. |
Author: |
D Harrison
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Publisher: |
Headland Archaeology
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Please note: this record has been validated by-proxy by Historic England.
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Year of Publication: |
2019
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Locations: |
Site: |
Land at Site K1B |
County: |
Gloucestershire |
District: |
Cotswold |
Parish: |
KEMBLE |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 398880, 197610 (Easting, Northing)
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headland5-343814 |
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Created Date: |
16 Feb 2021 |