Undated enclosure and linears north of Monkshole Wood (EHER 17276)
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Summary
Cropmarks of a sub-oval enclosure, linear features and field boundaries. The linear features were excavated.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 436 382 (441m by 468m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHRISHALL, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1996. Aerial photography.
Cropmarks of a sub-oval enclosure, linear features and later former field boundaries. <1>
1997. Desk-based assessment.
Appraisal of existing archaeological sites 1km either side of the proposed pipeline. <2>
February 1998. Field walking and watching brief.
Field walking on the route of the proposed pipeline took place in February 1998 followed by a watching brief of topsoil stripping and excavation on archaeological deposits encountered. A series of linear ditches revealed in area. These had existed in woodland until they were infilled when the woodland was grubbed out around 1965. <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX53170 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1996. CP/96/59/6.
- < 2> SEX62014 Excavation Report: Hertfordshire Archaeological Trust. 1997. Royston-Wendens Ambo pipeline. North Herts, Cambridegeshire, Essex. Archaeological Appraisal..
- < 3> SEX62015 Report: Humphrey, R.. 1998. Three Valleys Water Pipeline Northern Link: Barley-Wendens Ambo, North Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex. Archaeological Investigation and Excavation..