EDO6201 - Slyer's Lane Wind Farm, Puddletown; geophysical survey

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Location

Grid reference SY 705 935 (point)
Map sheet SY79SW
Civil Parish Stinsford; Dorset
Civil Parish Charminster; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Technique(s)

Organisation

Archaeological Services WYAS

Date

2015

Description

A geophysical (magnetometer) survey covering approximately 14 hectares was carried out in advance of the proposed development of the site for a six-turbine windfarm. Anomalies indicative of sub-surface archaeological remains were identified although with little obvious correlation between the previously-identified cropmarks, which are mostly in areas where there are no superficial deposits, and the recorded magnetic anomalies. A small enclosure, a possible round barrow and at least two linear ditch type features were identified. Throughout the site the data is dominated by anomalies due to variation in the superficial deposits. On the basis of the survey the archaeological potential of the overall scheme is assessed as low but locally moderate to high.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Webb, A. 2015. Slyer's Lane Windfarm, Puddletown, Dorset.
  • <2> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1621612.

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Record last edited

Apr 21 2020 3:17PM

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