Cropmarks of probable later prehistoric enclosure, Hammer Hill (EHER 17199)
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Summary
Cropmarks of a sub-square enclosure are visible on aerial photographs at Hammer Hill. This feature has an entrance on its western side and is likely to date from the later prehistoric period. Cropmarks of field boundaries depicted on the first edition Ordnance Survey map are also visible on aerial photographs.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 606 290 (344m by 336m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THAXTED, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of a sub-square enclosure, partly masked by geology, with a possible entrance probably of unknown prehistoric date. <1>
NMP analysis shows entrance in western side. Surprisingly no associated cropmarks visible. <1-3>
Cropmarks of former field boundaries were mapped in 2008, visible on 1st edition OS mapping <4-6>
Sources
- <1> SEX54262 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1996. CP/96/45/15.
- <2> SEX59561 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1972. OS/055/72/232/084.
- <3> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
- <4> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
- <5> SEX67999 Aerial Photograph: Microsoft. 2007-2012. Bing Maps Online Resource. May 08.
- <6> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).