Geophysical Survey at Land West of Leicester Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Magnetometry survey. This geophysical survey was completed using a Bartington Grad601-2 system. Readings were recorded at a resolution of 0.01 nT and data collected with a traverse interval of 1 m and a sample interval of between 0.16 - 0.25 m. Data was collected by traversing the survey area in 4 m increments using a hand-pushed non-magnetic cart system to achieve the best possible results. The survey produced good results throughout and confirmed the presence of a number of anomalies of possible archaeological origin located in the southeast of Field 1 and south of Field 2. If archaeological in origin, these anomalies are likely to represent pit features created for the purpose of refuse disposal or mineral extraction. This interpretation is however highly tentative, with minor geological variation or modern agricultural activity both equally likely causes. An additional, linear anomaly located within the centre of Field 2 has been labelled as an uncertain trend. This anomaly may be archaeological in nature but is more likely to represent an unusually strong area of the ridge and furrow present across the Site, or alternatively a modern field drain or other ferrous material. All other anomalies within the dataset are believed to be modern in origin, referring to areas of increased magnetic response, field drains, a service and various quantities of ferrous material within the subsoil.