Geophysical Survey at Bradford West BESS, Manyells Brow

The cart-based survey was undertaken using an eight channel SenSYS MX V3 system containing eight FGM650 sensors. Readings are taken every 20MHz (between 0.05 and 0.1m). Data were recorded onto a device, using a Carlson GNSS Smart antenna, for centimetre accuracy. These readings were stored in the memory of the instrument and downloaded for processing and interpretation. DLMGPS and MAGNETO software, alongside bespoke in-house software was used to process and present the data. A geophysical (magnetometer) survey was undertaken on approximately 8 hectares of land located to the southwest of Cullingworth, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Anomalies recorded are mainly of modern origin and associated with quarrying within the Site. Uncertain anomalies may be associated with the deer park of Deneholm Park. Former field boundaries correlating to historic mapping have also been recorded, along with a handful of agricultural responses. Based on the geophysical survey, the archaeological potential of this Site is deemed to be low.