Site Event/Activity record ENT4858 - Magnetometry Survey near Manor Farm, Shelton
Location
Location | Land at Manor Farm, Shelton, Nottinghamshire |
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Grid reference | Centred SK 77898 44385 (142m by 127m) |
Map sheet | SK74SE |
District | Rushcliffe |
Civil Parish | Shelton, Rushcliffe |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Allen Archaeology Limited
Date
Not recorded.
Description
The proposed development area comprises a c.0.1ha rectangular block of land to the south of Shelton Manor House, within an agricultural field.
The geophysical survey consisted of a detailed gradiometer survey of approximately 1 hectare extending from the proposed location of the ménage and into the field. The survey was undertaken in a series of 30m grids across the site.
Instrument: Bartington Grad601-2 Dual Fluxgate Gradiometer
Sample Interval: 0.25m
Traverse Interval: 1.00m
Traverse Separation: 1.00m
Traverse Method: Zigzag
Resolution: 0.01n
The geophysical survey has identified three linear positive features which represent a former track and probable drainage features or former field boundaries. The survey did not identify any features that appear to relate to the prehistoric ring ditch identified from aerial photos. No corresponding features were seen within the area while surveying either.
The large area of magnetic noise at the northeastern end of the site likely represents buried hardcore material. The small amorphous positive feature may represent a pit, soil-filled hollow or former pond.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SNT5537 Unpublished document: Robert Evershed. 2021. Geophysical Survey By Magnetometry On Land At Manor Farm, Shelton, Nottinghamshire.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MNT28082 Positive features near Manor Farm, Shelton (Element)
Record last edited
Feb 15 2024 1:24PM