EDO6258 - Chard Junction Quarry Extension, Thorncombe; geophysical survey 1996

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Location

Grid reference Centred ST 3490 0449 (433m by 310m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ST30SW
Civil Parish Thorncombe; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Organisation

Oxford Archaeotechnics

Date

Not recorded.

Description

A geophysical survey programme comprising topsoil magnetic susceptibility mapping and gradiometer survey in advance of a proposed quarry extension. This located a probable prehistoric occupation site and a small area of industrial activity of unknown date.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Oxford Archaeotechnics. 1996. Chard Junction Quarry Extension, Thorncombe, Dorset: Topsoil Magnetic Susceptibility and Gradiometer Survey.
  • <2> Unpublished document: Gent, T H. 1996. Archaeological Evaluation at Chard Junction Quarry, Thorncombe, Dorset.
  • <3> Digital archive: Historic England. NRHE Excavation Index. 1325186.

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Nov 24 2020 11:47AM

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