Medieval or post-medieval bank (earthwork) at Bell Common, Epping Forest (EHER 81448)
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Summary
A medieval or post-medieval earthwork bank is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The bank 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 TL 4465 0049 (233m by 803m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EPPING UPLAND, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | THEYDON BOIS, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2024-2025. Epping Forest Aerial Investigation and Mapping Project.
A medieval or post-medieval earthwork bank is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The bank has an associated ditch with runs along its western side. Both intermittently run north-south across Bell Common for around 685m, cutting across many streams. At its northern side the feature turns onto a NE alignment where it exists only as a ditch. The function of this feature is unknown. The feature was mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2>