Geophysical Survey at Chilcompton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock

This geophysical survey was completed using a Sensys FMG650/3 system. Readings were recorded at a resolution of 0.01 nT and data collected with a traverse interval of 1 m and a sample interval of between 0.16 - 0.25 m. A series of rectilinear and linear anomalies in Field 1 across the breadth of the field appear to form a localised series of enclosure ditch features of unknown origin. An additional rectilinear in the south of Field 2 may indicate that this enclosure complex extended further north towards the edge of the survey area. However, the generally weak response from these anomalies prevents ruling out alternative origins, including modern agricultural activity. In the west of Field 2 two weakly positive, circular trends may represent two ring-ditch features. However, again a modern agricultural origin cannot be ruled out. In Field 6 a large linear anomaly likely indicates an unrecorded former boundary that may pre-dated available 19th century OS maps (1830s-1880s) or may be evidence of a larger land drain.