Chmielowska, A. (2022). Magnetometry Survey at Geophysical Survey Report of Mepal Road Sutton, Cambridge. Magnitude Surveys Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1104910. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Magnetometry Survey at Geophysical Survey Report of Mepal Road Sutton, Cambridge
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Series:		 Magnitude Surveys Ltd unpublished report series
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https://doi.org/10.5284/1104910
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Magnitude Surveys was commissioned to access the subsurface archaeological potential of a c. 14.2ha area of land at Mepal Road, Sutton, Cambridge. A fluxgate gradiometer survey was successfully completed across the survey area. Probable and possible archaeological activity has been identified, with anomalies of curvilinear and linear morphology suggestive of ditches. Agricultural features including ridge and furrow cultivation, former mapped and unmapped field boundaries, modern ploughing and drains schemes have been identified. An area of possible extraction has also been detected. Some anomalies classified as ‘Undetermined’ were detected within the survey area and an archaeological interpretation for these cannot be excluded. The impact of modern activity on the site is limited to magnetic interference around field perimeters and that caused by bore hole covers and service line. A fluxgate gradiometer survey was successfully completed across the 14.2ha survey area. Magnetic disturbance was limited to haloes caused by fencing, bore hole covers and a service. The survey environment presented a relatively clear and consistent magnetic background against which weak small anomalies could be identified. The geophysical results identified anomalies of probable and possible archaeological origin. These anomalies likely represent an infilled ditch features. Probable archaeological anomalies have been interpreted as representing a ring ditch, based on morphology and consistent magnetic signal. Possible archaeological anomalies appear to form part of a field system or enclosures. The geophysical results reflect the long-term agricultural use of the survey area in the form of former mapped and unmapped field boundaries, ridge and furrow regimes, and drains. Modern ploughing was also identified across parts the survey area. An area of localised extraction has been detected to the east of the survey area. This is a common practice in areas with sand and gravel. Several anomalies throughout the site have been classified as undetermined as it has not been possible to definitively determine whether these anomalies are the result of archaeological, agricultural, or natural processes.
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Author:		 A Chmielowska
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Publisher:		 Magnitude Surveys Ltd
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Year of Publication:		 2022
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County: Cambridgeshire
District: East Cambridgeshire
Country: England
Parish: Sutton
Grid Reference: 544275, 279462 (Easting, Northing)
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MAGNETOMETRY SURVEY (Event)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE (Tag)
RIDGE AND FURROW (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN RIDGE AND FURROW (Tag)
FIELD BOUNDARY (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL FIELD BOUNDARY (Tag)
SAND AND GRAVEL EXTRACTION SITE (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN SAND AND GRAVEL EXTRACTION SITE (Tag)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: magnitud1-506523
Report id: MSTL1162
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Created Date:		 11 Mar 2023