Cropmarks and soilmarks of possible late prehistoric and Roman features (EHER 19126)
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Summary
Extensive cropmarks and soilmarks include a single ring ditch and associated linear features which may date from the later prehistoric period. Further cropmarks and soilmarks nearby include a double-ditched trackway, linear features and other features which may date from the Roman period. These features are all recorded from aerial photographs.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 583 171 (2170m by 1352m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CANFIELD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | HATFIELD BROAD OAK, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Crop/soil marks of field boundaries and other archaeological features. A group centred on TL 5845 1760 comprising a ring ditch with central macula, linear and rectangular ditches may be prehistoric. A second group centred on TL 5765 1702 comprising lengths of double ditched trackway, maculae and other linear ditches correspond to an area of Roman finds and may be of this date. <1> - <6>
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. TL51NE.
- <2> SEX64379 Aerial Photograph: Hunting Surveys Limited. 1965. UK/65/404A/run 8234.
- <3> SEX64380 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1949. 58/276/pt 1/5010-5011.
- <4> SEX64381 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1949. 58/276/pt 1/5077-8.
- <5> SEX64382 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1976. 406/76/004/182-3.
- <6> SEX64383 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1973. 054/73/066/505.