Cropmarks of possible ring ditch, Heath Farm Cottages (EHER 49164)
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Summary
Ring ditch showing in grass as a parch mark. There are several prehistoric and Roman cropmark complexes in the immediate vicinity which may indicate a prehistoric date for this ring-ditch, however, the feature is visible in grass and the area has been used for football pitches in the past. No evidence of a pitch in this area is visible on the Google Earth images available (May 2019), so it is possible that this ring-ditch is a genuine feature.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6410 7957 (175m by 162m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Ring ditch showing in grass as a parch mark. There are several prehistoric and Roman cropmark complexes in the immediate vicinity which may indicate a prehistoric date for this ring-ditch, however, the feature is visible in grass and the area has been used for football pitches in the past. No evidence of a pitch in this area is visible on the Google Earth images available (May 2019), so it is possible that this ring-ditch is a genuine feature. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX73696 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2018. EX18/06/090.