Cropmarks of medieval field boundaries, east of Birchanger Wood (EHER 46555)

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Summary

Cropmarks of medieval field boundaries are visible on aerial photographs. Some of these features are also marked on first edition Ordnance Survey maps, while others are on a different alignment and may be earlier in date.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5075 2216 (386m by 656m)
Civil Parish	BIRCHANGER, 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. Two further linear ditches were also visible, that are not marked on first edition Ordnance Survey maps, that are on a different orientation. These ditches are wider than the former field boundaries and appear to have a gap along their length. <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. May 08.
<3> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).

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