Monument record NDM 040 - Sprite's Hall and Field Boundaries, Land at Barking Road

2016: Geophysical survey revealed an area of magnetic disturbance in the middle of the site which probably represents demolition rubble as it corresponds to the location of Sprite's Hall as shown on early edition OS mapping. Within this area of magnetic disturbance was a very stong response which could be a large ferrous object of the presence of burnt or fired material. Three former field boundaries were also identified, converging on the site of Sprite's Hall and are recorded on historic mapping. Other results from the survey are likely associated with modern agricultural activity or are of natural origin (S2).

See NDM 042 for results of archaeological trial trench evaluation which identified prehistoric features; the former site of Sprite's Hall was only identified by the presence of demolition rubble in the topsoil.