What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the geological and archaeological features of a site in Suffolk using geophysical methods.

April 18, 2026Open Access

Magnetometry Survey at land to the west of Peasenhall Road, Walpole, Suffolk

Key Points

To investigate the geological and archaeological features of a site in Suffolk using geophysical methods.
Conducted a geophysical survey following established archaeological guidelines.
Identified anomalies indicative of potential archaeological features like ditches and banks.
Assessed magnetic responses to evaluate geomorphological processes and past quarrying activities.
Identified a linear alignment of anomalies possibly representing ditches and banks.
Found clustered positive anomalies suggestive of archaeological pits.
Detected enhanced magnetic responses linked to higher contours, likely from geomorphological processes.

Abstract

The archaeological geophysical survey was undertaken following guidance from the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Geophysical Survey (CIfA 2020), the EAC Guidelines for the Use of Geophysics in Archaeology (EAC 2015) and the Historic England (2008) guidelines. The survey identified a possible alignment of positive and negative linear anomalies that may represent ditches and banks flanking a former trackway following the lower contour on the western edge of the site. A cluster of discrete positive anomalies on the higher ground towards the centre of the site may represent cut and infilled pit feature of archaeological origin, while a large area of enhanced magnetic responses following the higher contour may derive from geomorphological processes, although former quarrying activity is also a possibility.

Magnetometry Survey at land to the west of Peasenhall Road, Walpole, Suffolk

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