Later prehistoric cropmarks of a U-shaped enclosure north-east of Hampits (EHER 81306)
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Summary
The faint cropmark of a later prehistoric U-shaped feature to the north-east of Hampits can be seen on aerial photographs. Its open side faces south-east but what may be faint traces of a cropmark ditch on that side seen on some of these air photos suggest that the area may have been a completely enclosed.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4721 3495 (85m by 88m) Polygon derived from NMP. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARKESDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The faint cropmark of a later prehistoric U-shaped feature can be seen on EH Reconnaissance aerial photographs. This cropmark is situated to the north-east of Hampits at TL 4781 3487. Its open side faces south-east but what may be faint traces of a cropmark ditch on the south-east side seen on some of these air photos suggest that the area may have been a completely enclosed. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. NMR 26827_001-009 09-JUL-2010.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1587042
- National Monuments Record