Source/Archive record (Unpublished document) SNT5949 - Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire: Geophysical Survey Report

Title Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire: Geophysical Survey Report
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2024

Abstract/Summary

An archaeological geophysical survey was carried out in October 2024 on two agricultural fields, measuring a combined area of c. 10.8 ha were surveyed. The site is located on land east of Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire. Several linear and rectilinear anomalies have been identified that may indicate an earlier pattern of land division. These do not correspond to the position of any known features recorded on historical OS mapping of the area, but are on a parallel alignment, so may evidence a further medieval strip field boundary. However, an earlier origin cannot be ruled out. Several positive, circular anomalies have also been identified. These anomalies indicate pit-like features in the underlying deposits and may be evidence of refuse or extraction pits, although a natural origin is possible. At the south end of the site, the anomalies are in a broadly aligned position. This may strengthen their potential to be evidence of an earlier boundary feature. If any date can be ascribed, it is possible these anomalies may evidence features associated with medieval activity noted in the surrounding area, although they cannot be confidently interpreted. Evidence of historical cultivation has also been identified in the form of ridge and furrow. This is noted in the north-east corner of one field. Closer spaced trends are noted across the entirety of the field. These may also evidence earlier agricultural activity, although correspond to the modern pattern of land division. Five anomalies that correspond to the position of historical boundaries recorded on Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping dating to the 19th century have been identified. These are noted in a closer, strip field formation to the south-west of the second field. Weakly positive and dipolar linear anomalies have been identified in parallel and herringbone formations across the second field. These are most likely evidence of land drains. The remaining anomalies are likely to be modern in origin, although some uncertain trends in the first field are not confidently interpreted. These are probably evidence of modern agricultural activity or land drains but may indicate further potential ditch features.
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Description

Results of a geophysical survey. Report includes greyscale plots and interpretation plots

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Referenced Monuments (1)

  • Linear features at Ollerton (Element)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Geophysical Survey at Ollerton

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Jul 11 2025 10:56AM

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