Bronze Age cropmark of possible ring ditch near Quicksie Hill (EHER 81239)
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Summary
The cropmark of a possible Bronze Age ring ditch close to Newland End above Wicken Water can be seen on aerial photographs. Other cropmarks in the field are of post medieval field boundaries, one of which cuts across the southern part of the ring ditch.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4798 3510 (973m by 954m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARKESDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A ring-ditch approximately 20m in diameter was recorded on 2015 aerial photography. This ring-ditch may represent a former mill mound or possibly a ploughed out round barrow. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
The cropmark of a possible Bronze Age ring ditch can be seen on EH Reconnaissance aerial photographs taken in 2010. This ring ditch is situated close to Newland End above Wicken Water at TL 4775 3527. Other cropmarks in the field are of post medieval field boundaries, one of which cuts across the southern part of the ring ditch. <2>
Sources
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1587041
- National Monuments Record: TL 43 NE 153