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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> Aerial Photograph: Gilman, P.. 1989. 148.11.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Gilman, P.. 1989. 148.16 & 17.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Gilman, P.. 1989. 153.16 to 18.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Gilman, P.. 1989. 153.20 and 153.21.
  • <5> Serial: Essex Society for Archaeology and History. 1990. Essex Archaeology and History, Series 3, Volume 21. 3(21). p 124-125.
  • <6> Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1949. RAF/58/278/Pt.3/5349.
  • <7> Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1949. RAF/58/290/5115.
  • <8> Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1961. RAF/F.96.F.58/4627/255.

Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TL62-121

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