Clearly visible archaeological features in the large field to the east and north of Cogden Hall, Grinton, captured the interest of SWAAG members, who spent two days in 2011 mapping the site.
In the following year, the site was surveyed using geophysics equipment supplied by Archaeology Services, Durham University (ASDU). Part of the survey was conducted by SWAAG members under the training and supervision of ASDU staff. ASDU produced an initial report in 2012 and a revised one in 2013, both reports were combined with the findings of geophysical surveys conducted at the eastern Grinton Mound.
The Cogden Hall results indicated potential evidence of roundhouse sites, small‐scale industrial or quarry-waste sites, and a rectilinear enclosure containing at least one longhouse, appearing to be a medieval farmstead. To read about the investigations and the full results, click the following links:
Grinton Mound East and Cogden Hall, Swaledale, geophysical surveys report by Archaeological Services, Durham University, on behalf of SWAAG, report 2959 (revised), February 2013;
Grinton Mound East and Cogden Hall, Swaledale, geophysical surveys report by Archaeological Services, Durham University, on behalf of SWAAG, report 2814, February 2012;
Cogden Hall, Grinton, initial surveys by SWAAG members in 2011.
SWAAG database:
Photographic category PDF – scroll to record no. 483, image 1.
