Cropmarks of medieval or post-medieval mill mound and associated pits or ponds, Yew Tree Cottage (EHER 47993)
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Summary
The cropmarks of a medieval or post-medieval windmill mound are visible on aerial photographs. There are two possible ponds or pits associated with the ring-ditch.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5724 2866 (743m by 708m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHICKNEY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- WINDMILL (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- PIT? (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- RING DITCH (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- POND? (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Description
Cropmarks of a ring-ditch which represents a former windmill, 27m in diameter with two possible entrances and a cross-trees clearly visible in the centre. There are two possible ponds or pits associated with the ring-ditch. <1-4>
Cropmarks of former field boundaries, marked on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping are also visible. <2> <4>
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).
- <4> SEX67999 Aerial Photograph: Microsoft. 2007-2012. Bing Maps Online Resource.