Undated earthworks, Blunts Wall, Billericay (EHER 80951)
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Summary
Alleged earthwork, recorded in documentary source of 1768, comprising a ditch and rampart, enclosing artificial mounds. No evidence has been found during field investigation in 1975.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6500 9400 (point) NGR from NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BILLERICAY, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Morant speaks of earthworks here, consisting of a ditch and rampart surrounding about 4 acres, one part of which was once separated by ditches, within which enclosure there were several artificial mounds, then for the most part levelled. The ditch, ramparts and mounds have now disappeared. Nothing visible on air photographs. <1> - <3>
No trace of any earthworks has been found at Blunts Wall. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX287 Monograph: Morant, P.. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. p.196.
- <2> SEX188 Monograph: Doubleday, H.A.. 1903. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol I (VCH). p.284.
- <3> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. RAF CPE/UK/1971 3289-90 10-APR-1947.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 23-SEP-75.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 414295
- National Monuments Record: TQ 69 SE 1