Site Event/Activity record ENT5264 - Geophysical Survey at Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe
Location
| Location | Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SK 64799 62323 (281m by 521m) |
| Map sheet | SK66SW |
| District | Newark |
| Civil Parish | Bilsthorpe, Newark |
Technique(s)
Organisation
GSB Prospection
Date
Not recorded.
Description
The survey area was approximately 11km east of Mansfield and 2km north of Bilsthorpe, to the immediate east of Cutts Wood. The area surveyed was c.9ha.
Technique: Magnetometer
Instrument: CARTEASYn cart system (Bartington Grad 601sensors)
Traverse Interval: 0.75m
Sample Interval: 0.125m
A ditched enclosure has been detected in the north of the survey area; it appears to be subdivided and further ditches extend from the enclosure. However, the magnetic strength of the latter diminishes away from the centre of activity and it is difficult to follow their course. Within the enclosure is a series of probable rubbish and storage pits; the regular alignment of some of the pits suggests some could be large post pits for a structure. Outside of the enclosure is a possible oven or small kiln-like feature.
Anomalies relating to agricultural practices on the site and geological changes have also been detected; in addition there are dipolar anomalies produced by ferrous or fired debris in the topsoil. Three electricity poles can clearly be seen as large ferrous anomalies in the centre of the survey.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Feb 19 2025 5:10PM