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Cropmarks of possibly Post Medieval D-shaped enclosure, Great Waltham (EHER 45503)

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Summary

Cropmarks NW of Little Green, Great Waltham. The earthworks of a probable Post Medieval dam and associated pond are visible on aerial photographs taken in 2004.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6964 1720 (293m by 243m)
Civil Parish GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Large 'D' shaped enclosure and linear features showing as cropmarks. <1><2> Originally plotted as EHER 1109 Information from NRHE The earthworks of a probable Post Medieval dam and associated pond are visible on aerial photographs taken in 2004. This earthwork is situated to the south of Littley Park at TL 6939 1726. The pond is represented by an irregular depression. To the south west is a poorly preserved narrow ditch which appears to form a rectangular enclosure. <3>

Sources

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: NLAP. 1949. 58-280-PII-5176-7.
  • <2> Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000. TL61NE, D Strachan, 1994.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: NMR. 2004. NMR TL 6917/5 (23385/21).

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 1457562
  • National Monuments Record: TL 61 NE 125

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