SDO19808 - Tarrant Abbey Farm, Tarrant Crawford, Dorset. Ground Pentrating Radar Survey Report

Archaeological Surveys Ltd was commissioned by AC Archaeology to undertake a ground penetrating radar survey (GPR) at Tarrant Abbey Farm, Tarrant Crawford in Dorset. The results of the survey demonstrate the presence of planar and complex reflections within the western part of the site that underlie a modern concrete slab floor. The reflections may represent former agricultural surfaces, debris and/or the sub-base make-up to the concrete slab. Dipping surfaces were also located, although deeper anomalies may relate to naturally formed features within alluvium. A small bridge crossing a former leat in the eastern part of the site was located, it is likely to be contemporary with a mill attached to the eastern side of a large stone and brick barn located in the central part of the site. Dipping layers and very low magnitude linear anomalies to the south east of the barn may be associated with former ditch-like features. A possible wall or drain was also located to the south of the barn.