Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Geophysical Surveys

North East DURHAM

Durham

7/74 (H.20.P006) NZ 27904110 DH1 3YG MONTJOY RESERVOIR, DURHAM Geophysical Survey at Mountjoy Reservoir, Durham Biggins, J Newcastle-upon-Tyne : TimeScape Surveys, 2003, 27pp, colour pls, figs, refs Work undertaken by: TimeScape Surveys

A number of anomalies were detected during this survey, most of which were thought to be modern, but some might have represented possible prehistoric enclosures and medieval ridge and furrow. [AIP] SMR primary record number:6636

Archaeological periods represented: MD, PR

7/75 (H.20.P003) NZ 26504150 DH1 4LA NEW COLLEGE, DURHAM, New College, Durharm, Geophysical Survey Graham, D & Bell, C Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, 2003, 9pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services

The "all weather surface" may have obscured the survey, and the survey confirmed the significant modern landscaping and development of the area in relation to its use. [Au(adp)]

Easington

7/76 (H.20.P001) NZ 42733860 TS27 4SL LAND AT THE CASTLE, Land at the Castle, Castle Eden, , Geophysical and Topographic surveys Hale, D Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, 2003, 12pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services

A number of features of archaeological origin were detected, including former trackways, ditches and ridge and furrow cultivation. [Au(adp)]

Archaeological periods represented: UD Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Geophysical Surveys

North East

7/77 (H.20.L001) NZ 27502240 DL5 5LT Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham Robertson, F Bradford : GSB Prospection, 2003, 12pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: GSB Prospection

Scanning showed generally high background levels of magnetic enhancement. The north-eastern portion of the site contained modern debris lying on the surface and large warehouses to the south affected the response nearby. Detailed survey recorded ridge and furrow cultivation in both areas, this corresponded to the earthworks visible on the ground. A small circular anomaly may have some archaeological potential, however, the weak and unclear nature of the response detracted from such interpretations. [Au(abr)]

Archaeological periods represented: UD

7/78 (H.20.P002) NZ 32103230 DL17 9DP THRISLINGTON QUARRY EXTENSION Area 4 Extension, Thrislington Quarry, Geophysical surveys Hale, D Durham : University of Durham, Archaeological Services, 2003, 10pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: University of Durham, Archaeological Services

The survey provided very clear evidence for a number of probable archaeological features at the site, including at least one enclosure and a possible earlier phase of un-enclosed occupation. [Au(adp)]

Archaeological periods represented: UD

Teesdale

7/79 (H.20.P005) NZ 06501550 DL12 8UP , Further Geophysical Surveys at Egglestone Abbey, Barnard Castle Noel, M, J Castleside : GeoQuest Associates, 2003, 10pp, figs, Work undertaken by: GeoQuest Associates

A geophysical survey was commissioned with the main aim of mapping continuations east and west of the precinct boundary located in 2001, together with any associated medieval features. A number of significant archaeological targets were located. These included sections of a possible precinct wall west of the gatehouse, and along the western boundary of the field that extended south of the Abbey cottages. A set of curvilinear ditches, or terraces, and possible building debris, were also located. [Au(adp)] SMR primary record number:2000

Archaeological periods represented: MD Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Geophysical Surveys

North East Test Valley

7/80 (H.20.P004) SU 27502240 SO51 6FQ NEWTON AYCLIFFE Geophysical Survey Report 2003/02, Newton Aycliffe Robertson, F Bradford : GSB Prospection, 2003, 11pp, figs, refs Work undertaken by: GSB Prospection

A detailed survey was carried out in two areas which covered the majority of the site. A clear pattern of ridge and furrow cultivation was revealed, as well as a small circular anomaly that may have had some archaeological potential. [Au(adp)]

Archaeological periods represented: UD

Wear Valley

7/81 (H.20.P007) NZ 15703480 DL15 9PZ LAND ADJACENT TO THISTLEFLAT ROAD, CROOK Geophysical Survey on Land Adjacent to Thistleflat Road, Crook, County Durham Noel, M, J Durham : Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd., 2004, 18pp,figs Work undertaken by: GeoQuest Associates

The geophysical survey detected magnetic field anomalies over much of the site were found to be of moderate intensity. Good evidence for the continuation west of a colliery tramway, and an intriguing pattern of discrete, intense magnetic anomalies, partly in a grid pattern, were recorded. [Au(adp)] SMR primary record number:3699

Archaeological periods represented: UD