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Cropmarks of late prehistoric enclosures and medieval or post-medieval field boundaries, Ellis Green (EHER 46600)

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Summary

Cropmarks of at least two late prehistoric curvilinear enclosures, both with possible annexes are visible on aerial photographs. Field boundaries are also marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map in this area.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 6043 3400 (567m by 355m)
Civil Parish WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Cropmarks of two possible enclosures. One enclosure is curvilinear and 76m in diameter with a possible entrance to the south that could be marked by two large pits on either side. The enclosure is not complete as the entire north side is not visible on the available photography. There is a possible irregular annexe to the east approximately 41m by 39m; no internal features are visible. To the south a further irregular curvilinear enclosure 75m in diameter is also visible and is located 8m north of a possible moated site (EHER 1574). This enclosure might also have an annex as there is a possible smaller enclosure to the west, but the relationship between these two sites can not be established on the available photography. To the north is a series of conjoined enclosures or paddocks. <1-3>

Sources

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

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