Site Event/Activity record ENT4383 - Fluxgate and Resistivity Surveys: Annesley Motte and Bailey Castle.

Location

Location
Grid reference Centred SK 50992 51871 (295m by 341m)
Map sheet SK55SW
District Ashfield
Civil Parish Annesley, Ashfield

Technique(s)

Organisation

Pre-Construct Archaeology

Date

Not recorded.

Map

Description

A fluxgate gradiometer and resistivity surveys were undertaken on c.1ha of land at Annesley motte and bailey castle, Annesley, Nottinghamshire. The gradiometer survey recorded a relatively high density of anomalies, some of which appear to reflect defensive ditches. Others include ridge and furrow and modern ferrous remains. The fluxgate gradiometer was set to take 4 readings per metre, the zig-zag traverse method of survey was used, with 1m wide traverses across 30m x 30m grids. A resistivity survey recorded relatively few significant anomalies, although some of the defensive features were also detected. The zig-zag traverse method of survey was used, with 1m wide traverses across 20m x 20m grids. The surveys were conducted in rainy wet conditions. This report contains annotated images of the results.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Pre_Construct Archaeology. Report prepared for Sherwood Forest Initiative, Nottinghamshire County Council.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Record last edited

Sep 24 2018 12:09PM

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