Post-medieval sand and gravel extraction site at Bury Wood, Epping Forest (EHER 81404)

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Summary

An area of post-medieval sand and gravel extraction is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data. The extraction pits were mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England.

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Grid reference	Centred TQ 4029 9587 (560m by 328m)
Civil Parish	WALTHAM ABBEY, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX

Type and Period

SAND AND GRAVEL EXTRACTION SITE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project. An area of post-medieval sand and gravel extraction is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). An earlier forest ride passes through the western group of extraction pits, with part of the ride visibly cut away by extraction. The extraction pits were mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2>

Sources

<1> SEX76669 Digital archive: City of London Corporation. 2023. Epping Forest Lidar Data 0.25m.
<2> SEX76678 Report: Historic England. 2025. Epping Forest Aerial Investigation and Mapping Project (2025).

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