Post-medieval and modern disturbance at Bishop's House, Great Chesterford (EHER 45201)
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Summary
Magnetometer survey detected a significant amount of disturbance caused by post-medieval and modern features.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5054 4269 (165m by 121m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
October 2000. Geophysical survey.
Magnetometer survey detected a significant amount of disturbance caused by post medieval and modern features in the grounds of Bishops House. <1>
Probable Roman features were also identified see EHER 45202.
The disturbance is most apparent along the river bank, where the signal is distorted by a row of trees along the bank coupled with debris derived from dredging of the river and around the tennis-court, where the signal has been distorted by the metal fencing. The line of the post-medieval driveway to the house can also be traced. A couple of linear features can be seen but these remain undated. <2>
Note: Trial trenching in 1986 recorded similar disturbance, see EHER 83291.