Boundary ditches and undated linears at Chelmsford Garden Community, Chelmsford (EHER 80854)

Geophysical surveys indicate the presence of undated possible field systems and linears.

May 2023. Geophysical survey. The survey did not demonstrate any areas of high archaeological potential. The survey indicated the presence of linears and agricultural activity, such as boundary ditches and drainage systems. <1> October 2023. Geophysical survey. A gradiometer survey was successfully completed across 18.5ha of the survey area. The survey area is characterized by a relatively quiet magnetic background with occasional spreads of natural enhancement. Magnetic disturbance is present due to modern fencing, as well as services. Anomalies of possible archaeological origin have been detected in the northern part of the survey area. These are fragmentary but may indicate an undated field or enclosure system. Several anomalies throughout the site have been classified as unclear in origin because it has not been possible to definitively determine whether these anomalies are the result of archaeological, agricultural, or natural processes. Anomalies of modern and historical agricultural origin have been identified in the form of former mapped field boundaries, modern ploughing and drains. <2>