Post-medieval sand and gravel extraction site at Roebuck Green, Epping Forest (EHER 81423)

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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 site was 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 4115 9465 (97m by 190m)
Civil Parish	BUCKHURST HILL, 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). The site was 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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