The survey identified anomalies of an archaeological origin in the south region of the geophysical survey area and beyond, in the form of quadrilateral enclosures with subdivisions and partial enclosures with linear, curvilinear, and pit-like features within and around these enclosures. The anomalies intersect each other suggesting multiple phases of settlement, and a possible pathway was identified. (1)

In the south region of a geophysical survey, a series of strong positive magnetic anomalies surrounded by a negative halo of weaker magnetic strength have been identified in the form of quadrilateral and sub-rectilinear enclosures. These include strong and weak linear and curvilinear magnetic anomalies, coupled with strong positive magnetic pit-like anomalies within and around the enclosures The largest of these quadrilateral enclosures measures c. 52m x 60m with clearly defined edges resulting from magnetically enhanced infill of ditches and is visible on the satellite imagery. Two parallel linear anomalies with weak positive magnetic strength were identified one runs through the structure in the southwest of the area, and the other is at the eastern boundary.The latter extends beyond the survey area and runs to a partial enclosure that also goes beyond the survey area. These linear structures run into and out of the complex structures, suggesting pathways that connect or access the structures. Further linear anomalies were identified as a perpendicular weak positive anomaly at the central eastern boundary. (1)

One square enclosure on the western side of the enclosure area was observed as a cropmark by an NCC planning archaeologist. (2)

In the eastern side of the enclosured area, a series of the enclosures were observed in aerial photographs. (2)

Possibly Roman, as at the end of the Roman period, the climate become wetter and thye moved onto slightly higher ground to combat the rising water levels. (2)

<1> India Terry, 2024, Trent BESS - Geophysical Survey of Flood Compensation Land (Unpublished document). SNT5799.

<2> Emily Gillott, 2020, E. Gillott Observations (Personal comment). SNT5212.