Site Event/Activity record ENT5345 - Geophysical Survey at the former Manton Primary School, Worksop

Location

Location Former Manton Primary School, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Grid reference Centred SK 60056 78071 (263m by 149m)
Map sheet SK67NW
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Worksop, Bassetlaw

Technique(s)

Organisation

Magnitude Surveys Ltd.

Date

Not recorded.

Map

Description

The survey area was located c. 2km southeast of Worksop. Gradiometer survey was undertaken across two fields of predominately grassland. The survey area is surrounded by housing – South Avenue to the north, Kingston Road to the east and south, and Southbreck Rise to the west. The survey area covered c. 2.8ha of land. An area of c. 0.55ha was unable to be surveyed due to overgrown vegetation and the presence of trees preventing access with the equipment. Method: Magnetic Instrument: Bartington Instruments Grad-13 Digital Three-Axis Gradiometer Traverse Interval: 1m Sample Interval: 200Hz reprojected to 0.125m The survey responded well to the environment of the survey area. However, magnetic disturbances along the field boundaries, resulting from ferrous debris associated with nearby housing development and demolition of the former primary school, may have obscure weaker anomalies if present. No anomalies clearly indicative of archaeological origin were identified within the survey area. A series of undetermined anomalies have been detected. These have been classified as undetermined due to their varying magnetic strength and inconsistent size and pattern.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Ellen Judson & Daniel Nichols. 2025. Geophysical Survey Report: Former Manton Primary School, Worksop.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Geophysical Anomalies at former Manton Primary School, Worksop (Element)

Record last edited

Jul 11 2025 3:45PM

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