Cropmarks of undated enclosures, trackway and pits west of Grumble Hall (EHER 49031)
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Summary
Cropmarks of two enclosures, series of pits, extractive pits and a trackway or road are visible on aerial photographs. One enclosure is curvilinear, approximately 34m in diameter with and entrance on the western side and the other is an incomplete sub-circular enclosure 20m in diameter. There is a group of at least 19 small pits in a tight cluster between the two enclosures. Two extractive pits are visible in proximity to the enclosures. A length of road or trackway, consisting of two parallel ditches that is visible for approximately 260m is located to the west.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5255 4449 (383m by 310m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of two enclosures, series of pits, extractive pits and a trackway/road. One enclosure is curvilinear, approximately 34m in diameter with and entrance on the western side and the other is an incomplete sub-circular enclosure 20m in diameter. There is a group of at least 19 small pits in a tight cluster between the two enclosures. Two extractive pits are visible in proximity to the enclosures. A length of road or trackway, consisting of two parallel ditches that is visible for approximately 260m is located to the west. <1> <2>