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.

Map

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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: Caroline Butler. 2015. Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment.
  • --- Unpublished document: Graeme Attwood. 2015. Geophysical Survey Report: Land at Stud Lane, Bilsthorpe.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Enclosure and pits at Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe (Element)
  • Kiln/Oven at Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe (Element)

Record last edited

Feb 19 2025 5:10PM

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