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Cropmarks of probable late prehistoric enclosure and trackway and undated field system, west of Byrd's Farm (EHER 47898)

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Summary

Cropmarks of a possible enclosure with a possible trackway leading towards it are visible on aerial photographs. These features are thought to be of late prehistoric date. Other features visible on the photographs include an extensive undated field system.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 5434 4002 (469m by 292m)
Civil Parish SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Cropmarks of a possible enclosure, though the enclosure is not complete there is at least one visible division. There is also a large pit at the west end. The enclosure is approximately 54m by 39m with a possible trackway leading towards it. Other features visible include an extensive field system. <1> - <4> NRHE data transfer: The cropmark of a possible Iron Age or Roman enclosure can be seen on Historic England Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in July 2015. This enclosure is located at TL 5333 4015. Overlapping cropmarks suggest more than one phase in the development of this enclosure. The eastern end is cut by the cropmark of a post medieval field boundary. <5> Note: The given NGR is approximately 1km to the west of the actual mapped location of the monument.

Sources

  • <1> Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Google. Google Earth Online Resource.
  • <3> GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).
  • <4> Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2015. EX15/05/021-028.
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: Historic England. 2015. 29768_009-021 6-JUL-2015.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events (1)

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 1623739
  • National Monuments Record: TL 54 SW 108

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