King's Knot Survey Results

The results of the geophysical surveys are very encouraging.  Visualising the magnetic and resistivity data in the form of grey-scale graphics (Figs. 4 and 5), the presence of the ditches around the main mound is confirmed (see red outline in the annotated versions).  However the relative complexity of this ditch system points to a multi-period construction, perhaps of Iron Age date, and this  will be further investigated by ground-penetrating radar survey in September 2011.  South of the main mound are ditches of uncertain date, as well as remains of buildings. Natural features and structures of recent date, 
including modern drains, appear at the northern end of the gardens.

Fig. 4 Grey-scale graphic of the resistivity survey with annotation (right)

Fig. 5 Grey-scale graphic of the magnetic survey with annotation (right)

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