Cropmarks of medieval field boundaries, Clapgate Cottages (EHER 46465)

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Summary

Cropmarks of medieval field boundaries are visible on aerial photographs. These features are also marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5990 1663 (397m by 374m)
Civil Parish	HIGH ROOTHING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

FIELD BOUNDARY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

Cropmarks of former field boundaries, visible on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping and a possible enclosure, although the enclosure is not clear on the aerial photography available and may simply be part of the field boundary system, particularly as there is a continuation of the cropmark on the opposite site of the road. <1-3>

Sources

<1> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
<2> SEX67999 Aerial Photograph: Microsoft. 2007-2012. Bing Maps Online Resource. Feb 08.
<3> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).

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