Cropmarks of possible Iron Age to Roman enclosures, south of Wilkin's Plantation (EHER 46556)
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Summary
Cropmarks of possible enclosures and linear features faintly visible on vertical aerial photography. It has been suggested that these features have a very similar layout to sites excavated around Stansted that were Iron Age to Roman in date.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5313 2486 (166m by 138m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELSENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of possible enclosures and linear features faintly visible on vertical aerial photography. The first enclosure is incomplete, but rectangular 23m wide with a possible entrance at the east end. The west end of the enclosure is not visible on the available photography. Immediately to the south of this enclosure are a series of parallel straight ditches, approximately 15m apart, that may have divisions. To the east a possible curvilinear enclosure approximately 44m across is faintly visible. It has been suggested that these features have a very similar layout to sites excavated around Stansted that were Iron Age-Roman in date. <1-2>