Cropmarks of multiple undated enclosures and linear features (EHER 19203)
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Summary
Cropmarks of at least two large subrectangular or subcircular enclosures, possible annexe enclosures and associated linear features are visible on aerial photographs.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5979 1081 (685m by 566m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MARGARET RODING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Large subrectangular enclosure and associated linear feature centred on TL 598 108. May be part of another conjoined subrectangular enclosure. Subcircular enclosure with very broad ditch and large central macula to the south at TL 5951 06 <1-4>.
In 2008 a further enclosure was mapped to the east of the above. The cropmark was quite faint, but a large irregular curvilinear enclosure was visible, measuring approximately 145m by 122m. The enclosure appears to have a possible annex to the east measuring approximately 77m by 75m. Neither the enclosure or annexe has any visible internal features or identifiable entrances.
Further field boundaries visible on 1st edition OS mapping were also mapped <5-7>
Sources
- <1> SEX64522 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1950. RAF/58/764/Pt III/5009. RAF/58/764/Pt III/5009.
- <2> SEX64523 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1948. 58-62-5107. RAF/58/62/5107.
- <3> SEX64524 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1948. 58-62-5108. RAF/58/62/5108.
- <4> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
- <5> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
- <6> SEX67999 Aerial Photograph: Microsoft. 2007-2012. Bing Maps Online Resource. March 08.
- <7> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).