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

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.