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Later prehistoric to Roman cropmarks of a possible settlement at Starlings Green (EHER 46349)

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Summary

Cropmarks of a possible later prehistoric or Roman settlement seen as a complex of conjoined rectilinear enclosures and a large curvilinear enclosure located to the south-east of Starlings Green. These cropmarks can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 4631 3092 (290m by 262m)
Civil Parish CLAVERING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Cropmarks of a possible curvilinear enclosure 60m in diameter, with as possible annex or secondary enclosure to the south, with a possible entrance. Other linear features are also visible and are possible later field boundaries, although in at least one case the boundary respects the curvilinear enclosure. <1> - <3> NRHE data transfer: Cropmarks of a possible later prehistoric or Roman settlement seen as a complex of conjoined rectilinear enclosures overlapped by a large curvilinear ditched enclosure. These are located at TL 4632 3095 to the south-east of Starlings Green and can be seen on aerial photographs taken in 2015 as part of the Historic England Reconnaissance Recording programme. <4>

Sources

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Microsoft. 2007-2012. Bing Maps Online Resource. Nov 2007.
  • <2> GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).
  • <3> Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2022. EX22/05/005-008.
  • <4> Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. HEA 29391_041 03-JUL-2015.

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Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 1624362
  • National Monuments Record: TL 43 SE 73

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