Cropmarks of undated enclosure, pits and linear features, west of Bigod's Wood (EHER 18075)
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Summary
Cropmarks of an undated enclosure, pits, linear features and features of unknown origins were discovered in 1989, and are visible on aerial photographs. The date and origin of these features is unclear.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 623 251 (308m by 259m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of a square enclosure with one, perhaps more, entrances, internal and external maculae and linear features in close proximity. <1> <2> <3> <4>
Most interesting of the new sites found in 1989. The cropmark features comprise two parallel lines aligned slightly north of east-west. Adjacent to the south, is a small square enclosure, measuring approximately 17 x 14m. Between the enclosure and the parallel lines is a group of 'pits', many of which are apparently aligned on the parallel lines rather than the enclosure. A number of 'pits' are within and around the enclosure, and one or two seem to cut its north-western corner. Cropmark plan in <5>.
NMP analysis shows oblong maculae both within and outside of the enclosure. May be interpreted as a cemetery centred around the enclosure <6>, <7>, <8>.
Sources
- <1> SEX53588 Aerial Photograph: Gilman, P.. 1989. 148.11.
- <2> SEX53589 Aerial Photograph: Gilman, P.. 1989. 148.16 & 17.
- <3> SEX53590 Aerial Photograph: Gilman, P.. 1989. 153.16 to 18.
- <4> SEX53591 Aerial Photograph: Gilman, P.. 1989. 153.20 and 153.21.
- <5> SEX52630 Serial: Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1990. Essex Archaeology and History, Series 3, Volume 21. 3(21). p 124-125.
- <6> SEX59572 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1949. RAF/58/278/Pt.3/5349.
- <7> SEX59573 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1949. RAF/58/290/5115.
- <8> SEX59574 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1961. RAF/F.96.F.58/4627/255.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL62-121