Source/Archive record (Unpublished document) SNT5637 - Land off Retford Road, Barnby Moor, Torworth, Nottinghamshire: Geophysical Survey

Title Land off Retford Road, Barnby Moor, Torworth, Nottinghamshire: Geophysical Survey
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Date/Year 2015

Abstract/Summary

Detailed magnetic gradiometer survey was undertaken in connection with a proposed solar farm on land off Retford Road, Barnby Moor, Torworth, Nottinghamshire. The survey totalled c. 14.3ha. Previous research had identified cropmarks of a probable Roman field system a little to the east and north. Additionally, historic maps record that the site was previously divided by curvilinear boundaries that are likely to represent a medieval field system. One positive anomalies of clear archaeological origin has been identified. This forms a possible rectangular enclosure, which perhaps dates to the Roman period. While discrete positive anomalies around the enclosure may represent pits of an archaeological nature, the more isolated anomalies are more likely to be geological in origin. Other features represent possible evidence of ridge and furrow cultivation, with several of these anomalies coinciding with the mapped locations of the removed boundaries of the medieval field system. A former watercourse was also identified.

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Description

Results of a geophysical survey. Report includes minimally processed data greyscale plot, interpretative plot, location and layout of survey area, overlaid with interpretive results, and interpretive geophysical results overlain on 1888 Ordnance Survey map

Location

Referenced Monuments (1)

  • Enclosure near Retford Road, Torworth (Element)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Geophysical Survey near Retford Road, Torworth

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Jun 20 2024 11:24AM

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