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To evaluate the archaeological potential of land in Fleckney using magnetometry.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Archaeological Evaluation Report: Geophysical Survey by Magnetometry on Land Off High Street, Fleckney, Leicestershire

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To evaluate the archaeological potential of land in Fleckney using magnetometry.
Conducted a geophysical survey using magnetometry on specified land.
Identified positive linear features that likely represent historical ridge and furrow cultivation.
Assessed areas of magnetic noise possibly indicating historical demolition material.
Identified multiple positive linear features suggesting archaeological activity related to agriculture.
Detected ridge and furrow patterns aligned northwest to southeast across the northwestern field.
Noted magnetic noise that may indicate remnants of a former building on historic maps.

Abstract

Allen Archaeology Limited was commissioned by Landmark Planning on behalf of Besh Limited to undertake a geophysical survey using magnetometry on land off High Street, Fleckney, Leicestershire, to support a future planning application for a proposed residential development. The geophysical survey has revealed a number of features of potential archaeological interest. Across the northwestern field were a number of positive linear features which likely represent ridge and furrow cultivation, aligned broadly northwest to southeast, and potentially extending into the south-eastern field. There were also a few other positive linear and curvilinear features within the northwestern field that may represent archaeological activity. An area of magnetic noise at the very north end of the field could represent demolition material from a former building shown there on historic mapping.

Archaeological Evaluation Report: Geophysical Survey by Magnetometry on Land Off High Street, Fleckney, Leicestershire

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