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Earth resistance and ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys were conducted over areas within the castle including the old Bowling Green (resistance and GPR) and East Bastions (GPR). Additional fluxgate gradiometer and ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys were conducted within the paddock field immediately to the east of the castle supplemented by very limited earth resistance survey adjacent to the current stables building located at the southern end of the paddock. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), fluxgate gradiometer and earth resistance surveys were conducted at Carisbrooke Castle, Newport, Isle of Wight at the request of the English Heritage Trust who manage the site. The aim of the survey was to provide information to assess the potential archaeological impact of the planned installation of improved grazing and stabling facilities to enhance the welfare of the resident donkeys, a popular visitor attraction at the site. The grazing fields and stables are situated within the scheduled monument and, as relatively little is known about potential archaeological remains in these areas, geophysical survey was undertaken to ensure the works can proceed without compromise to subsurface remains. GPR survey (1.7ha) was conducted over the majority of the grazing paddocks, with additional fluxgate magnetometer (0.6ha) and earth resistance (0.5ha) coverage in the vicinity of the current stable block. Further areas investigated during the survey included the Bowling Green and eastern bastions where understanding of previous phases of development could be improved. The most significant anomaly revealed in the grazing paddock appears to be a linear ditch orientated parallel to the castle outworks, possibly an additional defence or former field boundary. |
