Information for record number MWA7188:
Undated field system, Cawston Grange

Summary A geophysical survey of this site suggested the presence of ditches and pits, possibly a field system of unknown date. It is 1km southeast of Lawford Heath, Dunchurch.
What Is It?  
Type: Field System, Pit
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Dunchurch
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 47 73
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 A geophysical survey forming part of the Cawston Grange Survey (area D) identified anomalies of an archaeological nature. These included a number of ditch and pit like responses which have been interpreted as an undated field system with possibly associated pits. The nature of the feautres is confused by the pattern of later ridge and furrow cultivation.
2 Two trial trenches were excavated over this area in 1994. No physical evidence to support the geophysical data was recovered.
 
Sources
Source No: 2
Source Type: Evaluation Report
Title: Cawston Grange, Cawston, Rugby Archaeological Evaluation report
Author/originator: King R
Date: 1994
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: report 94173
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Geophysical Survey Report
Title: Cawston Grange: Geophysical Survey Report - Cawston II
Author/originator: D Shiel
Date: 1993
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 93/51
   
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Glossary

 
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technique Geophysical Survey The measuring and recording of electrical resistivity or magnetism in order to determine the existence and outline of buried features such as walls and ditches. Geophysical techniques include resistivity survey, magnetometer survey and ground penetrating radar. View Image back
technique Trial Trench A small regular hole that is usually square or rectangular in shape. Archaeologists dig trial trenches to discover if there are any archaeological remains at a particular location. See also excavation. back
monument GRANGE * An outlying farm or estate, usually belonging to a religious order or feudal lord. Specifically related to core buildings and structures associated with monastic land holding. Use specific term where known. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument RIDGE AND FURROW * A series of long, raised ridges separated by ditches used to prepare the ground for arable cultivation. This was a technique, characteristic of the medieval period. back
monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. back
monument FIELD SYSTEM * A group or complex of fields which appear to form a coherent whole. Use more specific type where known. back
monument DITCH * A long and narrow hollow or trench dug in the ground, often used to carry water though it may be dry for much of the year. back

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