Source/Archive record (Unpublished document) SNT4975 - Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment
| Title | Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment |
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| Author/Originator | Caroline Butler |
| Date/Year | 2015 |
Abstract/Summary
This report concerns the land at Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire. The site was being considered for a solar farm development and it has been assessed to establish its archaeological potential. It is approx. 9.14 hectares in extent.
Initially the report found to site to have low archaeological potential, however the results of the geophysical survey revealed a sub-rectangular enclosure containing possible pits or postholes, and associated linears emanating from the enclosure along with a possible oven in the northern part of the site. The report was later amended and states the site is now considered that such remains are likely to have local significance.
The study discusses the land use of the area throughout archaeological periods, and also includes a discussion around “undated features”. The report suggests that there is little prehistoric activity, low potential for Roman activity and states that the site is likely to have been wooded up until the medieval period. Cartographic evidence (O.S 1885) shows the site was later split into two fields, likely to be used for agriculture.
There is also a record of a ditched trackway of approximately 8m width, with a suggested Iron Age/Roman date, though this has not been mapped by the NMP (NMR Ref: 1457532). There are a series of linear cropmarks c.800m north-west of the site. Possibly related to the feature revealed in the geophysical survey.
The report consulted a comprehensive list of documentary sources including the HER, NMP for example. It contains a map regression exercise and photos and details of a site visit.
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Results of a DBA and geophysical survey
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Feb 19 2025 5:01PM