Earthworks of undated circular features and cropmarks of medieval to post-medieval field boundaries (EHER 18384)
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Summary
Earthworks of undated circular features and cropmarks of medieval to post-medieval field boundaries are visible on aerial photographs. The date and origin of the earthworks are unclear.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 695 360 (398m by 585m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Earthwork of banked circular features, possibly Second World War military emplacement. <1><2><3><4>
Cropmarks of former field boundaries, some of which are visible on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping were recorded from aerial photographs in 2021 <5>
A line of trees forming an avenue running east-north-east to west-south-west between Swallows Farm and Hole Farm is marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map, and it is possible that the earthwork banks relate to this landscape feature.
Sources
- <1> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000. TL63NE, CJ Ingle, 1999.
- <2> SEX63967 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1947. CPE-UK 1922-4103.
- <3> SEX63968 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1635-5114.
- <4> SEX63969 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1950. 58-443-PT2-5253.
- <5> SEX74984 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2021. EX21/09/005-008.
- <6> SEX43340 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1861-1876. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (1st edition). 25".