Undated enclosure and agricultural features at Cressing Solar Project, Braintree (EHER 80222)

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Possible evidence of archaeological activity has been detected in the form of a partial enclosure and its associated internal features. Former field boundaries seen on historical maps have also been detected in close proximity to the possible archaeology. Modern features have been identified in the form of drains and modern ploughing trends.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 7815 2154 (2695m by 1708m) (7 map features)

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November 2022. Geophysical survey. Possible evidence of archaeological activity has been detected in the form of a partial enclosure and its associated internal features. Former field boundaries seen on historical maps have also been detected in close proximity to the possible archaeology. Modern features have been identified in the form of drains and modern ploughing trends. <1>

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<1> SEX75349 Geophysical Survey Report: Dacre, E.. 2023. Cressing Solar Project - Cressing West Solar: Geophysical Survey Report.

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