Robber trenches at site of post-medieval church of St Paul's at Hill Wood, Epping Forest (EHER 81494)
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Summary
The robber trenches relating to the demolished post-medieval church of St Paul’s are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The trenches 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 4053 9727 (18m by 17m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WALTHAM ABBEY, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2024-2025. Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project.
The robber trenches relating to the demolished post-medieval church of St Paul’s are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). St Paul’s was constructed in 1836 and demolished in 1885 after becoming dilapidated. The church is surrounded by a small churchyard which comprises a shallow ditch (EHER 81495). There are no recorded graves at the church due to ongoing issues with consecration during the short lifetime of the church. Both church and churchyard were constructed within a large existing rectangular field enclosure (EHER 81495) visible on 1868 6 inch OS mapping. The trenches were mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2> <3>