NHER 51061 (Monument record) - Palaeochannel and possible linear features at Lady Fen, Welney

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Summary

A magnetometer survey revealed evidence of a palaeochannel and several linear features which may be of archaeological origin. A subsequently trial trench evaluation revealed a number of archaeologically significant features including several pits and six gullies, although unfortunately no dating evidence was recovered. It is however possible that at least some of the pits were Neolithic, as two were sealed by the Nordelph peat. The gullies were most likely the remains of post-medieval drainage ditches.

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Map sheet	TL59SE
Civil Parish	WELNEY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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May-June 2007. Geophysical Survey.
A magnetometer survey across four fields adjacent to Lady Fen Farm revealed evidence of a palaeochannel and a few linear features of possible archaeological origins amongst geological features and post medieval field boundaries.
See report (S1) for further details.
See also (S2) and (S3).
H. Hamilton (NLA), 01 February 2008.

January-February 2008. Trial Trenching.
Eighteen 30m trenches were excavated prior to development of a water treatment area and a drainage ditch.
A number of pits were discovered in the northern section of the site, two of which are of particular interest as they are sealed by the Nordelph peat, suggesting that these features date to the Neolithic period. No finds were recovered so it is possible the pits are of natural origin.
Six gullies were identified, all orientated NE-SW. These are likely to be the remains of post-medieval drainage ditches.
See report (S4) for further details.
H. White (NLA) 04 November 2008.

Associated Sources (5)

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<S1> SNF69595 Unpublished Contractor Report: Harrison, T. S., Gidman, J. and Webb. A. 2007. Land East of Welney, Norfolk. Geophysical Survey. Archaeological Services WYAS. 1716.
<S2> SNF70797 Photograph: Oxford Archaeology. 2008. MSA-MSD. Evaluation by Oxford Archaeology at Lady Fen.. black and white.
<S3> SNF8807 Slide: Various. Slide. NHER 51061 1-136. Evaluation by Oxford Archaeology at Lady Fen, 2008..
<S4> SNF70964 Unpublished Contractor Report: Piper, L. 2008. Lady Fen, Welney, Norfolk. Archaeological Evaluation Report. Oxford Archaeology. 3917.