Post-medieval braided hollow ways at Broadstrood Plain, Epping Forest (EHER 81426)

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Summary

A series of post-medieval braided hollow ways 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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Grid reference	Centred TQ 4345 9853 (115m by 189m)
Civil Parish	LOUGHTON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX

Type and Period

HOLLOW WAY (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

A series of post-medieval braided hollow ways are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The hollow ways likely formed part of the original ride/routeway that connected Deben Green to Ambresbury Banks (EHER 81422, EHER 81425). This feature 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).