Cropmarks of later prehistoric enclosure and medieval field boundaries (EHER 46550)

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Summary

Cropmarks of a later prehistoric enclosure are visible on aerial photographs. There are also several cropmarks of former field boundaries that are visible on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping

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Grid reference	Centred TL 4999 2700 (482m by 688m) (2 map features)
Civil Parish	STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

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Cropmark of an irregular enclosure with rounded corners 31m by 28m. There are no internal features or entrances visible on the available photography. However, there are several cropmarks of former field boundaries that are visible on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping. <1-3> See also <4>.

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<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. April 08.
<3> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).
<4> SEX68901 DESC TEXT: Palmer, R. and Bacilieri, C.. 2004. East Tilbury Thames Gateway, Area Centred TQ6779, Essex.

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