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iron supply pipe and anomaly [42] is hence interpreted as a relatively modernwater pipe supplying a now defunct water trough. The magnetic orientationof these anomalies is aligned with the axis of the features confirming theirferrous nature.Anomaly [46] is instead fairly accurately aligned north–south (i.e. the mainpositive anomaly lies to the south with a negative ‘halo’ to the north). Thisis typical for magnetic anomalies created by features with relatively weakinduced magnetisation or with thermoremanent magnetisation. It is hencelikely that it is caused by the remains of a kiln (ca. 2.3m ´ 2.8m).Anomaly [43] is also spatially confined (estimated feature length along theeast–west axis is 4m), but is much stronger (-50 to +200nT), similar to thepipeline [41]. In addition, the negative halo surrounds the positive centre onall sides and the underlying feature is therefore probably an elongated ferrousobject, positioned vertically in the ground; possibly a vertical section of aniron pipe. The anomaly is surrounded by a pile of large rocks in a field thathas otherwise no rocks at all and it is possible that these rocks were depositedaround this large buried ferrous feature.Anomaly [44] lies in its characteristics between these previous twoanomalies. It is not strong (only ca. 8nT) but has the negative part of the bipolaranomaly to the south, not the north. Despite the weak anomaly strength anin situ thermoremanent or induced magnetic origin is therefore very unlikely.Although an interpretation as another kiln is tempting, it is more likely that itis caused by a thin sheet of ferrous metal (ca. 3m × 4m), or by a large piece ofstrongly fired ceramics.To the north of this feature, [45] is an assemblage of relatively stronganomalies (16nT). They may be caused by a scatter of fired ceramic pieces.Anomaly [47] is located in a similar assembly of magnetic anomalies but formsa distinct linear feature of approximately 5m length. To the south of it furtherlinear sections of magnetic anomalies are found ([48]), which could be causedby buried structural remains. It was observed during the magnetometersurvey that this area was characterised by a large concentration of ceramic124