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White Hill Woods, Easington Lane: geophysical surveys phase 2; Report 2151, March 2009 6-7m intervals. These anomalies almost certainly reflect former ridge and furrow cultivation. 6. Discussion and conclusions 6.1 Detailed geomagnetic surveys were undertaken over two sample areas at White Hill, Easington Lane, in order to test the efficacy of the earlier magnetic susceptibility survey prior to proposed deep-ploughing and tree-planting. The 65ha MS survey identified broad areas of anomalously high and low MS values, which could reflect higher and lower levels of past human activity respectively. 6.2 The survey within the area of anomalously low MS values detected only two anomalies reflecting features of possible archaeological origin and confirmed the low potential for survival of archaeological remains in that area, as indicated by the MS survey. 6.3 The survey within the area of anomalously high MS values on the other hand detected many probable soil-filled features of possible archaeological origin, as well as probable traces of former ridge and furrow cultivation. This also confirms the reliability and interpretation of the MS survey. 6.4 In conclusion, based on geophysical evidence, the potential for the presence of archaeological features is highest in the north, north-west and north-east of the development area, where detailed survey has already identified probable enclosures and other features. The archaeological potential of areas in the eastern and southern parts of the site could be considered to be medium, whilst the triangular area in the west-central part of the site can be considered as having low archaeological potential. 6.5 A programme of archaeological trial trenching could be used to try to establish the functions, dates, depths and preservation states of sub-surface features. It may then be possible and appropriate to re-define the areas proposed for deep ploughing and tree or grassland planting schemes based on the depths to archaeological features, where present, in different parts of the site. 7. Sources Archaeological Services 2008a White Hill Woods, Easington Lane, Tyne & Wear and County Durham: archaeological desk-based assessment. Unpublished report 2024 for The Woodland Trust, Archaeological Services Durham University Archaeological Services 2008b White Hill Woods, Easington Lane, Tyne & Wear and County Durham: geophysical surveys. Unpublished report 2100 for The Woodland Trust, Archaeological Services Durham University Archaeological Services Durham University 6
White Hill Woods, Easington Lane: geophysical surveys phase 2; Report 2151, March 2009 David, A, Linford, N, & Linford, P, 2008 Geophysical survey in archaeological field evaluation, 2 nd edition, English Heritage Gaffney, C, Gater, J, & Ovenden, S, 2002 The use of geophysical techniques in archaeological evaluations, Technical Paper 6, Institute of Field Archaeologists Schmidt, A, 2002 Geophysical Data in Archaeology: A Guide to Good Practice, Archaeology Data Service, Arts and Humanities Data Service Archaeological Services Durham University 7
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