Geophysical Survey at Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

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.