Extensive medieval cropmarks, north of Chapel Green Lane (EHER 47920)
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Summary
Extensive medieval cropmarks are visible on aerial photographs north of Chapel Green Lane. Cropmarks include a green lane or trackway with a T-junction and two large, but incomplete enclosures, which may have house platforms within them. In addition there are two large extraction pits and other linear ditches visible.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5006 3824 (925m by 483m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLEBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Extensive cropmarks of a green lane/trackway with a T-junction, two large, but incomplete enclosures, one of which is 180m by 104m and the other is approximately 90m by 59m. These enclosures may have house platforms within them. In addition there are two large extraction pits and other linear ditches visible. All the features were mapped for OARPE in 2011. <1-3>
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).