Cropmarks of First or Second World War practice trenches, Lost Wood (EHER 48299)
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Summary
Cropmarks of extensive practice trenches, stretching across a large area of the field. The lengths of trenches form various patterns, including a square enclosure. The trenches range in form from straight cut crenulations, to wavy lengths, often joined together and linked with straight sections. The ditches could date from either the First World War or the Second World War.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7676 1213 (465m by 523m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HATFIELD PEVEREL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of extensive practice trenches, stretching across a large area of the field. The lengths of trenches form various patterns, including a square enclosure. The trenches range in form from straight cut crenulations, to wavy lengths, often joined together and linked with straight sections. The ditches could date from either the First World War or the Second World War. <1>