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ARCHAEOLOGY

During this summer, for the first time, we ran a geophysics training school open to all comers, regardless of previous experience. Those of you familiar with the archaeology at Copped Hall are probably aware of WEAG’s previous success in this field most notably the GPR (ground penetrating radar) results that first made us aware of the dovecote. It was decided that all work undertaken would be genuine research and not just a simple training exercise. Also,  where possible, the three techniques (GPR, Magnetometry and Resistivity) would be used in all the areas covered to produce a full range of results which would allow the students to see the different results of each technique produced from the same piece of ground.  

In addition to the methods commonly used we also undertook a virtual section along the centre of King Henry’s walk in order to find the outflow from the medieval moat. Using 40 probes over 39m a deep vertical slice can be built up.

John Avis’ full report on the above section states “Consider the yellow band (light brown/yellow/green) to be the original landscape (Circa 16thC). There appears to be a cut in which a stream could have run. This was later filled in and the area levelled, with soil from elsewhere (orange/red).” This is only one interpretation but it does fit with what is currently known about on this site.

One of the most interesting findings was the circular feature seen on the lower bowling green lawn. In all likelihood the foundation for the statue of Pan that once stood there. An interim report on the work has be produced by John Avis (on behalf of WEAG) and a full report will follow. We would like to thank Ralph Potter for leading the GPR course and the WEAG team for all their hard work.

All feedback from our students was positive and we hope to run a similar course next year, so if you are interested please get in touch.

 Lee Joyce

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