Possible undated standing stone at Tye Green Farm (EHER 47777)
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Summary
A large sarsen stone was unearthed at Tye Green Farm in 2011.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 545 255 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELSENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
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Description
A large sarsen stone was unearthed at Tye Green Farm (between Elsenham and Stansted Airport). No sign of any human working that I can see. It came out of boulder clay with naturally-occurring sandy lenses, and no archaeological finds (flint, pot or metalwork) in the area, which is boulder clay plateau. Gerald Lucy may publish a geological note in the Essex Field Club newsletter.
Sarsen was viewed at Tye Green Farm, south of Elsenham on Saturday 1 October 2011 115 cm long x 65 wide x 30 thick. Weight estimated to be at least half a ton. Upper surface has naturally uneven cementation. Narrow end is a more recent geological break than the other three sides. Ranging pole is old imperial one in feet.
Find spot about TL 545 25, just south of Elsenham - Molehill Green Road on land belonging to Tye Green Farm. Boulder clay with traces of ochre-coloured sand and sandy clay. Sarsen said to be on sand - tractor marks show where it was dragged out after breaking a plough. Upper surface about 9" deep. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX70327 CORRESPONDENCE: Wingfield, C.. 2011. Email from Saffron Walden Museum 6/10/11.