Medieval or post-medieval hollow way at Rushey Plain, Epping Forest (EHER 81413)

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Summary

A series of medieval or post-medieval braided hollow ways are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data. These features 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 4175 9874 (1130m by 1016m)
Civil Parish	WALTHAM ABBEY, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX

Type and Period

HOLLOW WAY (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project A series of medieval or post-medieval braided hollow ways are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The hollow ways run NE from High Beech towards Keepers Old Lodge for c.1.5km. These features 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).