Remains of field boundary ditches (EHER 48055)

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A series of linear ditches, some still visible as earthworks, are visible on aerial photographs. The ditches probably represent field boundary ditches following the removal of hedgerows.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5996 2448 (332m by 290m)
Civil Parish	LITTLE EASTON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

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Series of linear ditches, some still visible as earthworks, were mapped for OARPE. The ditches probably represent field boundary ditches following the removal of hedgerows. <1-3>

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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).

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