Cropmarks of medieval to post-medieval field boundaries and undated extraction pit (EHER 47523)
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Summary
Cropmarks of medieval to post-medieval field boundaries and a small undated extractive pit are visible on aerial photographs. Some of these features are also marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 849 305 (242m by 320m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLNE ENGAINE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of former field boundaries, many depicted on the first edition Ordnance Survey mapping were mapped for the NMP update 2011. <1-3>.
There is also a small extraction pit.
Sources
- <1> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
- <2> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
- <3> SEX69890 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1974. OS/74/091/111.