Source/Archive record (Unpublished document) SNT4975 - Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Geophysics results

Title Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and Geophysics results
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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 apx 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 “It is 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 pre-historic activity, low potential for Roman activity and states that the site is likely to have been wooded up until the me-dieval 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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  • Stud Farm, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire. Archaeological Desk Based Assessment and geophysics survey results.

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