Later prehistoric enclosures at Broom Hill, Epping Forest (EHER 81411)
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Summary
A pair of possible later prehistoric conjoined enclosures are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data. This feature was mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 4220 9751 (49m by 48m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUGHTON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2024-2025. Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project.
A pair of possible later prehistoric conjoined enclosures are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The feature comprises two conjoined sub-circular enclosures formed of ditches, with two separate openings on their south and southeast sides. The ditches vary in width between around 2.5m and around 3.5m, approximately 0.20m deep. Their proximity to the nearby hillfort of Loughton Camp (EHER 132) 200m to the west may suggest a relationship between the hillfort and the enclosures. This feature was mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2>