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Nyland, Cheddar, Somerset, Magnetometer Survey Report |
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Archaeological Surveys Ltd unpublished report series
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Abstract: |
Detailed magnetometry carried out over 3ha within two fields using hand pushed cart based system with 5 sensors spaced 0.5m apart collecting data at 20Hz. A geophysical survey, comprising detailed magnetometry, was carried out over 3ha at Nyland, near Cheddar in Somerset, at the request of the South West Heritage Trust. The site contains a narrow limestone ridge surrounded by lower ground. The results of the survey indicate the presence of a number of geophysical anomalies on the north eastern side of the limestone ridge that could relate to archaeological features. These include an arc of discrete positive responses and a curvilinear anomaly situated on a narrow plateau towards the summit of the ridge, and a group of positive and negative responses at the base of the slope to the north east, which could be associated with industrial activity. Further north east are a linear group of three pit-like features. In the north western part of the site, positive linear anomalies could relate to cut features associated with the Romano-British settlement identified from previous archaeological investigations within the adjacent farm complex. Other anomalies are weak and poorly defined, but could relate to further cut features. |
Author: |
D Sabin
Kerry Donaldson
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Publisher: |
Archaeological Surveys Ltd
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Year of Publication: |
2021
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Cheddar |
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Somerset |
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Sedgemoor |
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England |
Grid Reference: 346449, 150649 (Easting, Northing)
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archaeol20-505425 |
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J863 |
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This report was uploaded to the OASIS system by the named Publisher. The report has been transferred into the ADS Library for public access and to facilitate future research.
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22 Apr 2022 |