Cropmarks of possible Roman enclosure and medieval field boundaries (EHER 46545)
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Summary
Cropmarks of a rectangular enclosure are visible on aerial photographs. Although undated, this feature may relate to further Roman finds immediately to the east (EHER 4658). Across the area medieval field boundaries, also visible on the first edition Ordnance Survey map, were recorded from aerial photographs.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5350 2855 (253m by 451m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of a rectangular enclosure with rounded corners 36m by 24m. There are no visible entrances or internal features on the available photography. Other cropmarks in the vicinity consist of a former field boundary to the north of the enclosure and a possible double ditched field boundary to the south. This feature is along the lines of a former field boundary visible on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping, but is not double ditched, but the feature has been classified as a field boundary rather than a trackway. This site could be connected to the reported Roman site EHER 4658. <1-3>