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Foundations and path surfaces relating to the former farmhouse at Clarkesville Farm were the only features revealed.

The building was recorded prior to conversion. It is a an L-shaped gritstone structure likely originally of 18th century construction but with 20th-century alterations.

Excavation uncovered further walls and floors belonging to the late 18th or early 19th century Clarkesville Farm and its outbuildings and yards. The main structure was originally a residence, later a coachworks and dairy farm.

Nothing of archaeological interest was found in eleven trenches.

The evaluation revealed the remaining foundations of the former munitions works on the site, however no further archaeological features were identified.

Archaeological evaluation at Little Lane, Stanion, Corby, Northamptonshire, consisting of three trenches. No archaeological deposits were found. A single sherd of medieval pottery was recovered from the topsoil.

Wessex Archaeology were commissioned by Amey OW Limited (hereafter 'the Client') to carry out a targeted geophysical survey and archaeological watching brief during the installation of a new clean water pipeline near Bayton and Mample, Worcestershire (hereafter 'The Scheme'). The aims of the geophysical survey and watching brief have been met. The detailed gradiometer survey has been successful in detecting anomalies of possible archaeological interest in two areas. In addition to these, anomalies interpreted as ploughing trends, areas of increased magnetic response and agricultural activity have also been identified. The anomalies of archaeological interest are primarily pit- and ditch-like features. Anomalies identified in the northern field are likely to represent a ditch-like feature whilst the southern field presents evidence for possible pits, further ditches, an area of increased magnetic response as well as evidence for historic cultivation and further archaeological features. Frequent ploughing trends are visible across the Site on differing alignments. This is likely due to variable boundaries and different farming processes but these are likely to be medieval, post-medieval and modern in provenance. The watching brief encountered no significant archaeological features, deposits or artefacts, both within the geophysical survey area and from elsewhere on the Scheme. No archaeological deposits were recorded during the watching brief in the area indicated in the WSI (Amey 2015b) as containing Iron Age deposits. An environmental sample taken from a natural humic deposit did not contain significant palaeoenvironmental remains. The interpretation of the identified geophysical responses was not tested during the watching brief, and the interpretation of the geophysical survey remains valid pending any possible future excavation.

The geophysical magnetic survey did not reveal any evidence of archaeological features in either the small south-western or large northern field. A pattern of linear parallel positive and negative anomalies indicated previous agricultural use. Ferrous magnetic spikes were visible scattered across both fields, representing a high amount of anthropogenic debris. The small southern field could not be surveyed due to the length and density of the undergrowth.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land east of Marr roundabout, A1(M) Junction 37, to the west of Doncaster, South Yorkshire (centred on NGR 452800, 405500). The project was commissioned by ARUP with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features in support of a planning application for the development of the site. The site comprises two arable fields located to the east of the A1(M) Doncaster Bypass, covering an area of 12.4 ha. The geophysical survey was undertaken between the 22nd and 25th February 2016. The detailed gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of potential archaeological interest, agricultural features and spreads of increased magnetic response. The anomalies identified as being of archaeological interest are primarily ditch-like features. The most complex area of potential archaeology is located in the extreme west of the survey area, where a complex of linear features have been identified. These are of an unknown origin and date and may represent enclosures and/or former field systems. Features identified in the eastern field are largely areas of increased magnetic response which relate to the former gypsum quarry and agricultural features. In additional, this geophysical investigation has detected further areas of increased magnetic response, localised geological variations, substantial evidence for historic cultivation and a modern service.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land at Churton Road, Farndon, Cheshire (centred on NGR 341400, 354900). The project was commissioned by CgMs Consulting on behalf of Taylor Wimpey, with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features to fulfil a planning permission condition for the proposed development of the land for 105 dwellings and associated works. The site comprises two arable fields located to the east of Churton Road, covering an area of 5.8 ha. The geophysical survey was undertaken on 29th and 30th March 2016. The detailed gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies, a number of which may be of possible archaeological interest. A number of fragmented linear features and small pit-like responses have been identified in the north field of the Site. The majority of features identified appear to be evidence for historic agricultural practices. The results from the southern field contained a large spread of increased magnetic responses that dominated the majority of this area. As such, it was not possible to identify any responses of archaeological interest. It is possible that anomalies of archaeological interest may be encountered but have been masked by the enhanced magnetic responses.

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Orion Heritage Ltd to undertake a detailed gradiometer survey of land north of Junction 32 on the M62, West Yorkshire (centred on NGR 444700, 424100). The aim of the work was to establish the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the Site as part of a programme of archaeological works ahead of proposed development at the Site. The Site is located approximately 2.2 km south-east of the centre of Castleford and 2.6 km north-north-west of Pontefract. The Site comprises arable fields located to the north of the M62 and forms the south-facing slope of a shallowly inclined hill, covering an area of 26.5 ha. The geophysical survey was undertaken between 19th and 29th January 2016. The detailed gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of potential archaeological interest across the survey area. Features identified are likely to represent areas of archaeology and former field boundaries with widespread evidence for historic cultivation.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land off Chertsey Road, near Windlesham, Surrey. The project was commissioned by Knight Frank LLP with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the site ahead of proposed development into an electric powertrain research facility. The site comprises 22ha of mixed use land located approximately 6km north-west of Woking and 500m east of Windlesham, Surrey. The north-eastern area of the site is currently occupied by disused offices and gardens with the remaining areas being grassland. The site is bounded to the north by Chertsey Road, to the east by Highams Lane, to the south by the M3 motorway and to the west by Heathpark Wood. The gradiometer survey covered approximately 13ha and has demonstrated the presence of anomalies of possible archaeological interest along with former field boundaries, ploughing trends, areas of increased magnetic response and superficial geology within the site. The anomalies of possible archaeological interest are primarily ditch-like features. The survey was undertaken between the 2nd and 5th February 2015.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land at Haigh Hall, Springs Farm, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The project was commissioned by Emgen Group Limited with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features in support of a planning application for the Haigh Hall Farm to Coca-Cola bottling plant electricity cable route.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land south of Canterbury Road West and adjacent to Cottington Road Ramsgate, Kent (centred on NGR A- 634372, 164063; B- 634259, 164223; C- 634457, 165021). The project was commissioned by Courtley Consultants Ltd with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features in support of the development of the site for housing within Thanet District Council's Draft Local Plan. The site comprises three arable fields located to the west of the town of Cliffs End, covering an area of 7 ha. The geophysical survey was undertaken from the 24th - 28th August 2015. The detailed gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of archaeological interest predominantly in Fields A and B which are to the north and south of Cottington Road. The key features identified as being of archaeological interest are primarily ditchlike features. Potential interpretations for anomalies of archaeological interest include a ring ditch which may relate to a round barrow, at least two enclosures, one oval and another rectilinear which demonstrates different phases within the site, and areas of human activity (indicated by a localised mass of increased magnetic response). Additionally, this archaeological investigation has detected further areas of increased magnetic response and evidence for historic cultivation as well as modern service routes.

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by Rydon Construction Limited to undertake a detailed gradiometer survey on land at Lower High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex. The site is centred on National Grid Reference (NGR) 564499, 131436 and is hereafter referred to as 'the Site' (Figure 1). The aim of the work was to establish the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the site. The Site is located in East Sussex, on the southern edge of the small town of Wadhurst. The villages of Durgates and Sparrow's Green are connected to the north-western end of the town. Wadhurst is on the East Sussex/Kent boarder, approximately 10km south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, 12km east of Crowborough, and 12km to the north-east of Heathfield. The area for development lies in the civil parish of Wadhurst in the Wealden district. Detailed gradiometer survey was undertaken over all accessible parts of the site, a total of 3.4ha, and has demonstrated the presence of anomalies of potential archaeological interest within the survey area, along with anomalies of increased magnetic response. A series of linear anomalies of potential archaeological interest have been identified in the southern part of the survey area. As well as these linear anomalies several pit type anomalies of possible archaeological interest have been identified across the Site. The geophysical survey was undertaken between the 14th and 15th January 2015.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land associated with the proposed Airport Business Park, Southend, Essex (centred on NGR 586473, 189766). The project was commissioned by GL Hearn Limited, on behalf of their client Henry Boot Ltd, with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features to inform a planning application for the development of the site The site comprised an area within arable fields located immediately to the northeast of Westcliff Rugby Club, covering an area of approximately 10 ha. This area is proposed for the relocation of the current Rugby Club and associated pitches. The geophysical survey was undertaken on 17th- 21st August 2015. The detailed gradiometer survey, in conjunction with the results of previous trial trench evaluation work undertaken on a sample of the area, has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of archaeological interest throughout the area. Throughout the site other potential anomalies have been identified and defined as trends, areas of increased magnetic response and isolated ferrous responses, all of which have not been attributed with a clear archaeological potential. Given the very high archaeological potential, further archaeological remains than those which have been detected are considered likely to be present on the site. This theory is supported by the presence of additional features, largely discrete pits and postholes, which were recorded in the 1997 evaluation but are not visible within the geophysical data.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land east of Tanworth Road, Cheswick Green, West Midlands (centred on NGR 412470, 275870). The project was commissioned by CgMs Consulting with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the site to inform potential residential development. The Site comprises arable fields located to the east of Tanworth Road, covering an area of approximately 11.3 hectares. The geophysical survey was undertaken on 5th-8th January 2015. The gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies; however none of these appear to be of archaeological interest. A band of geological responses have been identified across the centre of the site. A possible modern service has been identified on the eastern boundary of the survey area.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land at Strettington, Chichester, West Sussex. The project was commissioned by The Farm Energy Partnership, on behalf of Vogt Solar Limited, with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the site ahead of a proposed housing development. The site is located in West Sussex within the Chichester district and the Civil Parish of Boxgrove. The site lies 2.23km north-east of the outskirts of Chichester and is bordered to the north by the South Downs National Park. The small village of Strettington is located approximately 0.45km north-west of the site, and the larger villages of Boxgrove and Tangmere lie 0.6km east of the Site and 0.24km south-east of the site respectively. The gradiometer survey covered 20ha and has demonstrated the presence of anomalies of probable and possible archaeological interest along with paleo-channels, ploughing trends and superficial geology. The anomalies of probable and possible archaeological interest are primarily linear features which may form areas of enclosures and land division. The survey was undertaken on the 9-13th February 2015.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land at Crow Orchard Farm, Shevington Moor, Wigan (centred on NGR 354400, 410205). The project was commissioned by MSP Crow Orchard Limited with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features in support of a planning application for the development of the site as a photovoltaic solar array, to be submitted to Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. The site comprises arable fields located to the south of Crow Orchard Road, covering an area of 8.8ha. The geophysical survey was undertaken between 6th-10thApril 2015. The detailed gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of potential archaeological interest in both the north and south fields. The anomalies identified as being of archaeological interest are primarily pit-like and ditch-like features. Features identified in the northern field are likely to represent former field boundaries, modern colliery activity and areas of archaeological activity whilst the southern field presents evidence for historic cultivation in addition to further archaeological features.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land northeast of Shinfield, Berkshire (centred on NGR 473700, 169000). The project was commissioned by Parsons Brinckerhoff on behalf of the University of Reading with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features on the site ahead of Phase One of the proposed development of the new Science and Innovation Park. The site comprises arable fields located northeast of the lane between Cutbush House and Land End Farm, covering an area of approximately 5.8ha. The geophysical survey was undertaken on 13th and 14th April 2015. The detailed gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of archaeological interest across the site. The anomalies identified as being of archaeological interest are primarily pit-like and ditch-like features. Features identified in the western field are likely to represent possible small enclosures whilst the eastern field presents little evidence for further archaeological features. Additionally, this archaeological investigation has detected evidence for a former field boundary as well as areas of increased magnetic response, superficial geology and evidence for some historic cultivation.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land at Stockton Road, Long Itchington, Warwickshire (centred on NGR 442300, 264900). The project was commissioned by CgMs consulting with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features in support of a planning application for the development of 150 residential units on the site. The site comprises a single arable field located to the north of Stockton Road, covering an area of 8.8ha. The geophysical survey was undertaken on 24th to 28th August 2015. The detailed gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of potential archaeological through the site. The anomalies identified as being of archaeological interest are primarily pit-like and ditch-like features. These are likely to represent areas of archaeological activity and former field boundaries, with evidence for historic cultivation prominent in the west of the area. The most prominent potential remains within the survey have been identified to the west of the site where linear features appear to present an enclosure feature with possible associated burning or debris. Further linear ditch-like features and groupings of pit-like features have also been identified throughout the survey area. Additionally, this archaeological investigation has detected former field boundaries, evidence for historic cultivation and a modern service.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land at Kidmore Farm, Denmead, Hampshire (centred on NGR 466000, 112200). The project was commissioned by Persimmon Homes South Coast with the aim of establishing the presence or absence, extent and character of detectable archaeological features within the survey area. The work was commissioned in advance of a planning application for residential development of the site. The site comprised three arable fields located east of Denmead, Hampshire, covering an area of 4.7 ha. The survey was undertaken on 26th to 28th August 2015. The detailed gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of potential archaeological interest. A possible large demolished structure has been identified at the southern Site limit, with associated magnetic response. These responses are common where modern buildings have been demolished but as there is no evidence of such a structure on historic OS mapping, this feature must be treated as having archaeological potential. The dimensions of the anomaly indicate a structure of considerable size, alternatively several adjoining structures. Following the results of the geophysical survey, it is considered that further archaeological investigations will be required by the Local Planning Authority. It is recommended that these works could take the form of archaeological trial trenching in the first instance. The need for, timing and scope of any such investigations should be agreed in consultation with Tracy Matthews, the Planning Archaeologist for Winchester City Council.

Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by the Chatsworth Settlement Trustees to carry out a recorded scanning survey over land off Worksop Road, Mastin Moor, Derbyshire (centred on NGR 445500, 375300). The aim of the survey was to establish the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features in support of a future planning application for development at the Site. An archaeological desk-based assessment established the potential for the presence of buried archaeological remains, in particular relating to 18th and 19th century coal mining activities in the western part of the Site. The open cast mining remains are considered to be important heritage assets in themselves. A recorded scanning survey was recommended in the first instance to distinguish the presence of any buried archaeological features but also to help determine which areas of the Site have been disturbed by historic coal mining operations. The Site comprises an irregular parcel of five arable fields and a pasture field, located to the south of Worksop Road, directly south of Mastin Moor and approximately 8km northeast of Chesterfield. The scanning survey covered a total area of 49.5 ha out of a proposed 54.7 ha. This coverage was reduced due to field boundaries and other artificial obstructions. This report includes the method and results for the recorded scanning survey undertaken between 17th to 21st August 2015 and 23rd to 24th September 2015. The scanning survey identified a number of potential archaeological anomalies, primarily larger linear features, as well as several areas of ferrous and increased magnetic response that are potentially areas of made ground or disturbance relating to historic mining remains. These areas should be assessed together with the results of the geotechnical work.

A detailed gradiometer survey was conducted over land at Stapehill Farm, Wimbourne, Dorset (centred NGR 404490, 100832.) The project was commissioned by Terence O'Rourke, working on behalf of Solstice Renewables, with the aim of establishing the presence, or otherwise, and nature of detectable archaeological features in support of a planning application for the installation of a photovoltaic solar array within the site. The site comprises arable fields located to the northwest of Stapehill, covering an area of 7.5ha. The geophysical survey was undertaken survey was undertaken between 5th and 8th May 2015. The gradiometer survey has demonstrated the presence of a number of anomalies of potential archaeological interest almost entirely within the southern fields. The anomalies identified as being of archaeological interest consist of ditch and pit-type features. In the southern fields linear ditch features possibly represent an enclosure and in the northern fields there are several possible pit-like features alongside unclassified trends seen throughout the Site. Additionally, this archaeological investigation has detected areas of increased magnetic response possibly related to the linear ditch features, areas of superficial geology and evidence for historic cultivation.