Adams, C. (2023). Wood Lodge Solar Farm, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey Report. Headland Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1116008. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Wood Lodge Solar Farm, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey Report
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Series:		 Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 The survey was undertaken using four Bartington Grad601 sensors mounted at 1m intervals (1m traverse interval) onto a rigid frame. The system was programmed to take readings at a frequency of 10Hz (allowing for a 10-15cm sample interval) on roaming traverses (swaths) 4m apart (Illus 6). These readings were stored on an external weatherproof laptop and later downloaded for processing and interpretation. The system was linked to a Trimble R8s Real Time Kinetic (RTK) differential Global Positioning System (dGPS) outputting in NMEA mode to ensure a high positional accuracy for each data point. MLGrad601 and MultiGrad601 (Geomar Software Inc.) software was used to collect and export the data. Terrasurveyor V3.0.37.0 (DWConsulting) software was used to process and present the data. The survey has recorded anomalies indicative of significant, dense, and extensive archaeological activity following and appending at least three trackways which cross the proposed development area (PDA), covering approximately 18ha. There are three main foci of archaeological activity: one close to the eastern edge of F1 and two in F3. At each location anomalies indicative of multiple, clustered enclosures of varying size and shape are recorded linked by trackways and with numerous discrete anomalies, likely to be caused by activity associated with settlement, also numerous. Archaeological activity (cropmarks interpreted as enclosures, trackways, and other features) is recorded on the Northamptonshire Historic Environment Record at these locations although the survey has provided significantly greater detail on the complexity and extent of the archaeological remains. Although it is not possible to provide an accurate date for the archaeological activity identified, the pattern and morphology of the anomalies suggest an Iron Age to Romano-British origin is likely. Anomalies due to both historical and recent agricultural activity (ridge and furrow and modern ploughing, drainage and boundary rationalisation), geological variation and modern activity are also identified. Several anomalies of uncertain origin have also been identified. These are likely modern or agricultural in origin, but due to the extensive archaeological activity within the PDA, an archaeological origin cannot be discounted. Overall, the extent of the three major areas of archaeological activity appears to be restricted to F3 and the eastern extent of F1. Where there are no superficial deposits, there are either no recorded anomalies or they are very low magnitude and difficult to discern. This raises the possibility that the archaeological resource may be more extensive than the survey has revealed in those areas where the prevailing pedological and geological conditions are not as favourable for detection.
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Author:		 Christian Adams
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Publisher:		 Headland Archaeology
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Year of Publication:		 2023
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District: East Northamptonshire
Parish: Titchmarsh
Country: England
District: North Northamptonshire
County: Northamptonshire
County: North Northamptonshire
Grid Reference: 503396, 277348 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN DITCHED ENCLOSURE (Tag)
UNCERTAIN RIDGE AND FURROW (Tag)
TRACKWAY (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN TRACKWAY (Tag)
RING DITCH (Monument Type England)
DITCHED ENCLOSURE (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN RING DITCH (Tag)
MAGNETOMETRY SURVEY (Event)
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY (Event)
UNCERTAIN SETTLEMENT (Tag)
SETTLEMENT (Monument Type England)
RIDGE AND FURROW (Monument Type England)
UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods)
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OASIS Id: headland1-513880
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Created Date:		 24 Nov 2023