NHER 64670 (Negative evidence record) - Site with no evidence for archaeologically-significant remains

April 2014. Geophysical Survey.
Magnetometer survey of proposed development site.
The only potentially archaeologically-significant responses were a number of fragmentary positive linear anomalies identified at the western edge of the site. These potentially represent former cut features, although an agricultural origin is also possible.
Widespread magnetic variation across the site is likely to represent periglacial geological features. A number of discrete magnetic ‘spike’ were probably caused by modern ferrous debris.
Information from report uploaded to OASIS. HER copy awaited.
P. Watkins (HES), 13 March 2021.

November 2015. Desk-based Assessment.
Assessment of proposed development site (Site F2.3).
It was concluded that the site has a medium to high potential to contain surviving evidence associated with prehistoric to Roman activity but a much lower potential for later remains.
The available cartographic evidence suggests that the site has been arable land since at least the earlier post-medieval period.
Nothing of interest was noted during a brief site visit.
See report (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 13 March 2021.

March 2022. Trial Trenching.
Evaluation of proposed development site.
The 23 trenches excavated revealed no archaeologically-significant features or deposits.
Rectangular pits exposed within one of the trenches proved to be modern.
No subsoil layer was present, with topsoil lying direct above the natural geological deposits.
A small assemblage of unstratified finds was recovered, comprising a Mesolithic flint blade, a post-medieval pottery sherd and two fragments of modern ceramic building material.
See report (S2) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 26 July 2023.