SNN116669 - Grendon BESS, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey

A geophysical (gradiometer) survey was undertaken on approximately 17.29 hectares of land located to the northwest of Grendon, Northamptonshire. Anomalies of possible archaeological origin were detected in the form of fragmentary linear and curvilinear anomalies. Agricultural responses consistent with medieval ridge and furrow were identified along with evidence of modern cultivation, infilled former field boundaries, and an infilled pond. Sinuous geological responses were detected at the east of the survey area and are likely to represent a former watercourse or palaeochannel, with other areas of geological response likely reflecting variations within the soil. Patches of megnetic disturbance representing a possible modern structure have been recorded, in addition to areas of disturbance corresponding to a modern electricity pylon, modern tipping, nearby structures, fencing, and roads. Overall, the archaeological potential of the site is deemed to be low based on the results of survey.