Schmidt, A. (2018). Hogwood Farm, Finchampstead, Berkshire. Detialed Gradiometer Survey Report. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1096159. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Hogwood Farm, Finchampstead, Berkshire. Detialed 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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series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:		 The detailed gradiometer survey has been successful in detecting anomalies thought be archaeological in in origin. This includes evidence of the Silchester to London Roman road, which is known to pass through the area. However, there is no evidence for the possible Roman villa that has been previously suggest to from cropmarks visible on aerial photographs. To the south of the projected route of the Roman road in the centre of the site there is an area of increased magnetic response and numerous linear anomalies. This may indicate the location of possible a rectilinear enclosure, associated pit-like features and possible metal working activity. However, further investigation would be required to understand whether this is associated with Romano-British activity or an alternative date. An additional rectilinear enclosure with several internal linear features is noted to the north-west. This may indicate further evidence of Romano-British activity in the area, although an alternative date cannot again be ruled out. Numerous other anomalies have been interpreted as possible archaeology across the site, many of which likely pertain to ditch-like and pit features. Some of the linear anomalies likely relate to enclosures or field boundaries, while many of the pits may relate to associated activity or material extraction. Despite this, accurate interpretation of some of these features is hampered by the large area of increased magnetic response which dominates the northern portion of the site. It is thought that the majority of this relates to modern agricultural practices or other modern surface spreads. In the south-east of the site areas of increased magnetic response which are not defined by the boundaries of the existing field have also been recorded. These responses correspond to areas of former woodland and plantation noted on historic mapping, and there are also several former field boundaries recorded in this area.
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Author:		 Alex Schmidt ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2018
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Parish: Finchampstead
County: Berkshire
Country: England
District: Wokingham
Grid Reference: 477134, 164282 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods)
UNCERTAIN DITCH (Tag)
ENCLOSURE (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN PIT (Tag)
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
PIT (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN ENCLOSURE (Tag)
DITCH (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-329549
OBIB: WA ref 206170
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Created Date:		 13 Jul 2022