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April 17, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Geophysical Survey at Dollymans Farm, Wickford, Essex

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TCThomas CockcroftInstitute of Geophysics

Key Points

  • The aim is to identify and interpret magnetic anomalies at Dollymans Farm for archaeological significance.
  • Conducted survey using four paired Bartington magnetic sensors.
  • Collected data at 0.125m intervals along 1.0m spaced traverses.
  • Used Trimble RTK GPS for accurate geographical referencing.
  • Aligned sensors to nullify the effects of Earth's magnetic field.
  • Recorded magnetic anomalies with potential archaeological relevance.
  • Identified linear anomalies that may indicate ditches and enclosures.
  • Mapped natural and human-induced variations in the land.
  • Documented effects of weathering in the underlying geology.

Abstract

Data was collected using a cart carrying four paired Bartington magnetic sensors. Four sensors mounted 1m horizontally apart and very accurately aligned to nullify the effects of the earth's magnetic field. Readings relate to the difference in localised magnetic anomalies compared with the general magnetic background. Each data point is geographically referenced using an on-board Trimble RTK survey grade GPS system. Readings were taken at 0.125m centres along traverses 1.0m apart. Readings relate to the difference in localised magnetic anomalies compared with the general magnetic background. The magnetometer survey has recorded magnetic responses that have been interpreted as being of possible archaeological interest. In the north of Area 20 there is a series of linear anomalies, some of which appear to form rectangular patterns; they could indicate the locations of ditches and enclosures. Responses of uncertain origin have also been marked across the survey which are probably due to natural or arable processes. Current field boundaries, former field boundaries, modern ploughing and land drains have all been mapped. Amorphous bands of increased response have been plotted which are a result of variations or weathering of the underlying geology. A former pylon base has been marked in the north-west of Area 1.

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Thomas Cockcroft (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1d0165cdc762e9d859213https://doi.org/10.5284/1140639
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