Cropmarks of probable late prehistoric enclosures and medieval to post-medieval field boundaries (EHER 48045)
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Summary
Cropmarks of probable late prehistoric enclosures and extensive medieval to post-medieval field boundaries are visible on aerial photographs.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6193 0631 (391m by 973m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WILLINGALE, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of former field boundaries, marked on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping. <1-4>
Cropmarks of a conjoined sub-circular enclosure were recorded for the first time in 2019. The larger subcircular enclosure is approximately 25m in diameter, a small circular enclosure approximately 10m in diameter <5>
The extensive field system was recorded in 2024, with additional boundaries visible that are not recorded on the early mapping. <6-7>
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> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
- <4> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).
- <5> SEX74436 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2019. EX19/07/025-029.
- <6> SEX76304 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2024. EX24/08/001-003.
- <7> SEX76320 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2024. EX24/09/003-005.