Late Neolithic cropmarks of a possible henge at Sturmer (EHER 81321)
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Summary
A circular enclosure is visible as a cropmark on air photographs. Located immediately adjacent to the ring ditch TL 64 SE 2, it is a maximum of circa 35 metres in diameter and has a single entrance gap on the northeast. One source refers to two opposed entrances, although the transcription published by Priddy and Buckley (1987) shows only the one. A number of pits and the cross-trenches of a windmill are also visible as cropmarks within the enclosed area. It has been suggested to be a henge, although clearly the site was occupied by a windmill, and may therefore be of rather more recent origin. This site was previously recorded as part of TL 64 SE 2. See that record for additional information and sources.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 6944 4431 (point) Exact location of site is unknown. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STURMER, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
A circular enclosure is visible as a cropmark on air photographs. Located immediately adjacent to the ring ditch TL 64 SE 2, it is a maximum of 35 metres in diameter and has a single entrance gap on the north-east. One source refers to two opposed entrances, although the transcription published by Priddy and Buckley (1987) shows only the one. A number of pits and the cross-trenches of a windmill are also visible as cropmarks within the enclosed area. It has been suggested to be a henge, although clearly the site was occupied by a windmill, and may therefore be of rather more recent origin. This site was previously recorded as part of TL 64 SE 2. See that record for additional information and sources. Possible henge at Sturmer. No details. (Nothing visible on RAF air photographs 106G/UK/1635 3371-3, 5367-9, 8.7.46). <1> <2>
Sources
- <1> SEX6247 DESC TEXT: Rodwell, W.J. in Buckley, D.G.. 1980. Archaeology in Essex to AD1500. v.34, p.30, 32.
- <2> SEX25195 Report: Buckley, D.G., Hedges, J.D. and Priddy, D.. 1987. Excavation of a Cropmark Enclosure complex at Woodham Walter, Essex, 1976 and An Assessment of Excavated Enclosures in Essex together with a selection of cropmark sites. no.33, pp.52-53.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 377033
- National Monuments Record: TL 64 SE 22