Stonehenge, Wiltshire: Report on Magnetic Susceptibility Survey, January 2013

Author(s): Neil Linford

A topsoil magnetic susceptibility survey was conducted over areas of visible turf damage related to the location of pyrotechnic sculptures that formed part of the temporary “Fire Garden” installation erected at Stonehenge, Wiltshire as part of the cultural Olympiad celebrated in July 2012. Strong winds at the time of the installation resulted in a greater degree of fire damage to the turf in the immediate vicinity of the individual sculptures than had been anticipated. Field measurements revealed discernible patterns of topsoil magnetic susceptibility enhancement related to areas of turf damage still visible six months after the event. Magnetic models calculated from the field data suggest this disturbance may well influence the interpretation of future geophysical survey of the monument.

Report Number:
49/2013
Series:
Research Report
Pages:
6
Keywords:
Geophysical Survey

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