Land at Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland: geophysical survey

The surveys have been undertaken in accordance with instructions from the client, a method statement provided by Archaeological Services Durham University and national standards and guidance A single possible soil-filled ditch has been detected in the south-east of the area. Traces of former ridge and furrow cultivation, which in some cases survives as earthworks, has been detected. Former field boundaries have been detected, as shown on historic OS editions. Possible historic mining activity has been identified. Areas of disturbed ground, including former quarrying, have also been detected.