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Geophysical Survey at Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Year: 2026
Type: report
Abstract: Geophysical Survey (magnetometry) The survey produced good results throughout and confirmed several anomalies interpreted of possible archaeological origin. Several linear and curvilinear anomalies are present within Field 2 which may indicate the remains of a former, unrecorded boundary ditch system of unknown provenance. A possible, former enclosure feature is also noted within Field 2, but it is unclear as to whether these anomalies are associated. A former boundary feature is present by the eastern boundary of Field 2 and corresponds to an area of land division illustrated on historical Ordnance Survey (OS) maps (1830's - 1880's) and (1888 - 1915). An anomaly interpreted as an uncertain trend within Field 2 may indicate further remains of an unrecorded boundary ditch, however; this may equally be the result of modern ploughing activity. An area of unrecorded mineral extraction, associated with probable quarrying activity of medieval to post-medieval provenance is noted in the southwest corner of Field 4 The remaining anomalies are limited to areas of localised variations within the underlying geology. An increased magnetic response caused by overhead powerlines and a modern service are also noted. Ridge and furrow trends are present throughout the Site, as are sporadic ferrous 'spikes' caused by agricultural and or modern waster within the subsoil.
DOI: 10.5284/1143856
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7166031277
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