Groundwell Ridge, Blunsdon St. Andrew, Swindon. Report on ground penetrating radar survey, July 2002
Author(s): Neil Linford
A limited trial GPR survey was conducted over well preserved building remains revealed during a previous geophysical survey covering an apparent complex of Roman activity discovered, unexpectedly, at Groundwell Ridge to the north of Swindon in 1996. Despite unfavourable, clay-rich soil conditions the GPR survey provided a detailed plan of the Roman remains to a depth of approximately 1m, confirming their survival in the very near surface. The GPR results complement the previous earth resistance and magnetic surveys and together the data suggests the presence of a high status Roman building possibly incorporating thermoremanent features, for instance associated with a hypocaust system.
- Report Number:
- 83/2002
- Series:
- CfA Reports
- Keywords:
- Geophysical Survey Ground Penetrating Radar