Magnetometer Survey

This method is the most frequently used prospection technique. It is used to detect small magnetic variations caused by buried archaeological features. We have developed a hand carried multi-array magnetometer system (Headland Archaeology Multi Sensor Frame – HMSF). The HMSF affords easy access to sites and allows survey on terrain where cart-based surveys might struggle or even fail. It has significantly increased speed of survey compared to conventional dual sensor system allowing survey of up to 12 hectares in an 8 hour day.