Post-medieval sand and gravel extraction site at Lord’s Bushes, Epping Forest (EHER 81405)

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Summary

A large area of post-medieval sand and gravel extraction is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data. The 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 4094 9330 (461m by 921m)
Civil Parish	LOUGHTON, 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. A large area of Post Medieval Sand and Gravel Extraction is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). Many of these extraction pits are now ponds. The 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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