Undated cropmarks at Heydon Valley (EHER 17908)

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Summary

Cropmark of a pentagonal enclosure; inside of which are large rectangular maculae. Also ring ditches and linear features

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Grid reference	Centred TL 4419 4176 (404m by 542m)

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Cropmarks adjacent to the Essex County border comprising a large pentagonal enclosure with one west facing entrance. Inside the enclosure are two rectangular Maculae and at least one smaller one (possibly more) The enclosure is situated on the brow of a dry river valley (Heydon Valley). Further down the valley slope two ring ditches are clearly visible; also linear features and further maculae which may also be associated.

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<1> SEX53616 Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1971. BGC 44 1 Frame.
<2> SEX53617 Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1971. BIN 40,1.

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