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 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 geophysical survey produced good data throughout, and has confirmed the presence of additional archaeological anomalies likely to be associated with the same period of occupation as those previously identified to the south in the previous survey area. Further anomalies and trends indicative of historical and more land use have also been identified. A significant and complex series of anomalies is noted, predominantly in the southern portion of Field 4. This is comprised of numerous interconnected ditch- and pit-like anomalies forming a series of probable enclosures, pits, and ditches on varying alignments. This is suggestive of the presence of a substantial and multiphase settlement complex which is likely to be Iron-Age to Romano-British in origin. The dense anthropogenic activity within Field 4 seems to end prior to the early-medieval period, suggesting that the settlement was later abandoned. This is supported by medieval agricultural activity in the form of ridge and furrow cultivation not seemingly respecting the position of the settlement and extending across the area of archaeological activity. Modern agricultural activity is also noted within the dataset as well as former field boundaries illustrated in historical OS maps from the 19th Century. Modern land drains are also clearly visible in the dataset.
Matthew Fay (Wed,) studied this question.