Cropmarks of probable medieval field boundaries, Parsonage Farm (EHER 49781)

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Summary

Cropmarks of former field boundaries of a probable medieval date are visible on aerial photographs at Parsonage Farm.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 6401 3863 (365m by 330m)
Civil Parish	HEMPSTEAD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

FIELD BOUNDARY (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

Cropmarks of former field boundaries of a probable medieval date although they are not marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey mapping, however, the boundaries form part of the existing field system layout. <1-2>

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<1> SEX74768 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2022. EX22/05/089-090.
<2> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.

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