Post-medieval ride between Ambresbury Banks and Broadstrood Plain, Epping Forest (EHER 81425)
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Summary
A section of post-medieval ride is 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 4358 9838 (119m by 73m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUGHTON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A section of post-medieval ride is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The feature comprises two parallel ditches flanking a trackway and external bank on its southern side. It is likely that the feature formed part of the original 'Ditches Ride' that previously linked Deben Green to Ambresbury banks (EHER 81422) via a series of braided hollow ways (EHER 81426) to the north. The ride was subsequently redirected and straightened to run towards Loughton. This feature was mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2>