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
- CURVILINEAR ENCLOSURE (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- BOUNDARY (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- RECTILINEAR ENCLOSURE (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- SETTLEMENT? (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
- DITCH (Early Neolithic to Roman - 4000 BC to 409 AD)
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> SEX67999 Aerial Photograph: Microsoft. 2007-2012. Bing Maps Online Resource. Nov 2007.
- <2> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).
- <3> SEX74826 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2022. EX22/05/005-008.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. HEA 29391_041 03-JUL-2015.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1624362
- National Monuments Record: TL 43 SE 73