Site Event/Activity record ENT4383 - Fluxgate and Resistivity Surveys: Annesley Motte and Bailey Castle.
Location
Location | |
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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.
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> SNT5008 Unpublished document: Pre_Construct Archaeology.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