Cropmarks of late prehistoric enclosures and undated linear features (EHER 48057)

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Summary

Cropmarks of a D-shaped enclosure, a possible partial rectangular enclosure and other linear features are visible on aerial photographs. The enclosures are thought to date from the later prehistoric period.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 6295 2408 (284m by 176m)
Civil Parish	GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

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Cropmark of a D-shaped enclosure measuring 35m by 37m and a possible partial rectangular enclosure and other linear features are visible on Bing maps and were mapped for OARPE. There could be other features in the vicinity, but these are masked by geology. <1-4>

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<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> SEX67999 Aerial Photograph: Microsoft. 2007-2012. Bing Maps Online Resource.

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