Cropmarks of three ring ditches, possibly a Bronze Age barrow cemetery (EHER 49041)
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Summary
Cropmarks of three large ring ditches which may represent the remains of a late prehistoric barrow cemetery are visible on aerial photographs.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9457 9217 (300m by 416m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PAGLESHAM, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of 3 large ring ditches which may represent a barrow cemetery. The barrows are approximately 20m in diameter and the northern one has a central pit. A probable medieval field system overlays the ring ditches <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX73420 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2018. EX17/03/035-045.