Late prehistoric ring ditch and medieval to post-medieval field boundary (EHER 49474)
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Summary
Cropmarks of a large ring ditch and a field boundary are visible on aerial photographs at Perry Childs Farm. The ring ditch is 25m in diameter and is likely to represent the remains of a late prehistoric round barrow.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7807 4488 (360m by 266m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELCHAMP ST PAUL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks of a large ring ditch approximately 25m in diameter that probably represents a ploughed out round barrow of Bronze Age date and a former field boundary of medieval date. <1>
Sources
- --- SEX73904 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2019. EX19/07/122-125.