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The study aims to locate archaeological anomalies using a detailed magnetic survey at the specified site.

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June 11, 2026Open Access

Geophysical Survey at Land off Sleaford Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire

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The study aims to locate archaeological anomalies using a detailed magnetic survey at the specified site.
Conducted a detailed magnetometer survey over approximately 4.6 hectares at Sleaford Road.
Followed guidelines from CIfA (2020) and the EAC (2016) for survey techniques.
Utilized Bartington Cart System with specified traverse and sample intervals.
Revealed evidence of former ridge and furrow cultivation.
No other significant archaeological anomalies were identified.
Observed linear trends of uncertain origin and modern ploughing effects.

Abstract

Detailed magnetic survey (magnetometry) was chosen as the most efficient and effective method of locating the type of archaeological anomalies which might be expected at this site. All survey techniques followed the guidance set out by CIfA (2020) and the European Archaeology Council (EAC) (2016). Bartington Cart System Traverse Interval 1.0m Sample Interval 0.125m A detailed magnetometer survey was conducted over approximately 4.6 hectares off Sleaford Road, Ruskington and it has revealed evidence for former ridge and furrow cultivation. No other archaeological anomalies have been identified, with the remaining responses including linear trends of uncertain origin, a former field boundary and modern ploughing effects.

Geophysical Survey at Land off Sleaford Road, Ruskington, Lincolnshire

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