Cropmarks of possible Anglo-Saxon pits, Egypts Farm (EHER 49711)

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Summary

Cropmarks of possible elongated pits of possible Anglo-Saxon origin, interpreted as possibly the remains of early Anglo-Saxon sunken-featured buildings (grubenhauser) are visible on aerial photographs.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 7984 2042 (448m by 405m)
Civil Parish	SILVER END, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

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Cropmarks of a series of elongated pits approximately 8m by 2m, which could represent sunken-floor houses or grubenhäuser of early Anglo-Saxon date <1>

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<1> SEX74767 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2022. EX22/01/075-076.

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