Cropmarks of undated ring ditch (EHER 47893)
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Summary
Cropmarks of a ring-ditch with a substantial ditch are visible on aerial photographs. The ring-ditch is 28m in diameter and could represent a ploughed out Bronze Age round barrow or a former medieval or post-medieval windmill mound.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5306 4438 (120m by 76m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of a ring-ditch with a substantial ditch was mapped for the OARPE project using aerial photographs available on Google Earth. The ring-ditch has no visible entrances, but it is possible there are faint internal features though these were not clear enough to map. The ring-ditch is 28m in diameter and could represent a ploughed out round barrow or a former wind mill mound. <1-4>
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> SEX68000 Aerial Photograph: Google. Google Earth Online Resource.
- <3> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).
- <4> SEX73405 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2017. EX17/01/079-082.