Rowbury Farm Enclosure, Fullerton Down, Hampshire : Report on Geophysical Survey, February 2003
Author(s): Andy Payne
A fluxgate magnetometer survey of a large sub-rectangular enclosure on Fullerton Down, was carried out ahead of research excavation by the Danebury Environs Roman programme. Although known from aerial photography and surface finds of Romano-British pottery, the enclosure had not previously been studied in detail. The magnetometer survey produced very clear results that considerably improve understanding of the form and layout of the site and the activity within. The data indicates a sub-rectangular enclosure approximately 2 hectares in extent defined by a substantial ditch up to 4m wide in places. Internal anomalies suggest the presence of extensive quarry features and pits. The enclosure is entered by track-ways defined by parallel ditches at the north-east and south-west and a possible second phase of smaller enclosures may be present aligned on the north-east track-way. The detailed information provided by the survey will contribute to the design of an excavation strategy which will form the basis of the subsequent excavation in August 2003.
- Report Number:
- 69/2003
- Series:
- CfA Reports
- Pages:
- 5
- Keywords:
- Fluxgate Geophysical Survey Magnetometer
