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April 17, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Geophysical Survey at Land at Parkside, Wick Lane, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey

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TCThomas Cockcroft

Key Points

  • The research aims to identify magnetic anomalies at a suspected archaeological site using geophysical methods.
  • Established a temporary grid system over the site using canes and RTK GPS for location accuracy.
  • Collected data using a Bartington Grad 601-2 magnetometer along specific traverses.
  • Readings were logged at 0.25m intervals across 30m grids, following Historic England guidelines.
  • No definite archaeological magnetic responses were recorded during the survey.
  • Two uncertain anomalies were mapped, with unclear origins.
  • The majority of the site exhibited magnetic disturbance likely from demolition debris.

Abstract

A temporary grid system was established over the site and marked out using canes. The location of the grid was set out using an RTK GPS system theoretically accurate to some 0.01m and referenced to OS co-ordinates. Hand Held: Data was collected using a Bartington Grad 601-2. The instrument consists of two paired sensors and readings are logged at 0.25m centres along traverses 1.0m apart across 30m grids. The collection of data at 0.25m centres provides an appropriate methodology balancing cost and time with resolution as per Historic England guidelines. Two 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. The magnetometer survey has not recorded any magnetic responses that could be interpreted as being of definite archaeological interest. Two discrete anomalies have been mapped which have been assigned to the category of uncertain; it is unclear what has caused these responses. The majority of the site is magnetically disturbed which is probably due to spreads of demolition debris from a building that was once located with the site.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1cf375cdc762e9d858314https://doi.org/10.5284/1140681
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