Cropmarks of Bronze Age to Iron Age enclosures and possible round houses, north of Slough Farm (EHER 47698)
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Summary
Cropmarks of an irregular enclosure are visible on aerial photographs north of Slough Farm. The enclosure measures approximately 45m in diameter, has at least one entrance and contains three or four ring-ditches which may represent former round houses. There is a further possible enclosure just to the east. These features are likely to date from the Bronze Age or Iron Age.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7000 3890 (443m by 262m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of an irregular enclosure with at least one entrance and three or four ring-ditches which could represent former round houses. The enclosure is approximately 45m in diameter. There is a further possible enclosure just to the east. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX70151 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2011. EX11/02/194-204.