Post-medieval clay pits at Strawberry Hill and Fairmead Bottom, Epping Forest (EHER 81433)
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Summary
A group of post-medieval clay pits is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). All pits were 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 4137 9674 (436m by 718m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUGHTON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2024-2025. Epping Forest Aerial Investigation and Mapping Project.
A group of post-medieval clay pits is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The pits are situated between Strawberry Hill and Fairmead Bottom, with many flanking Earl’s Path (road). It is possible that these pits were opened to source the brickfield site to the north at Robin Hood Cottage. Several of the pits are now waterfilled ponds. All pits were mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2>