The largest geophysical survey ever commissioned by the National Trust has been undertaken at the Attingham Estate in Shropshire. The one-of-a-kind survey, encompassing over 1000 hectares (2,471 acres) used innovative scanning and mapping technology, and was commissioned to provide a better understanding of Attingham’s archaeological remains to help the conservation charity develop its ambitious nature recovery plans for the area. Stripping Back the Layers at Attingham Geophysics is a method of archaeological survey that helps to understand what is beneath the soil in a non-invasive way where potential for archaeological remains is likely, reducing the need for excavation and ground disturbance. When in Rome, Even the Christian Pilgrims Enjoyed the Baths of Caracalla Ancient Greek-Style Bathhouse for Egyptian Military Found near Red Sea     A geophysical survey at Attingham Park. (National Trust) The Attingham Estate encompasses a portion of the buried Roman city of Wroxeter (Viriconium Cornoviorum), cared for by English Heritage, and some of the land surrounding the city. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later