Medieval or post-medieval extractive pits at Loughton Camp, Epping Forest (EHER 81497)
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Summary
Five medieval or post-medieval extractive pits are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The extraction 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 4185 9756 (101m by 166m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUGHTON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2024-2025. Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project.
Five medieval or post-medieval extractive pits are visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). The pits are situated within Loughton Camp hillfort (EHER 130) and were likely excavated to exploit a small band of clay geology in this area. Three of the pits truncate part of the northern ditch and rampart. The two remaining pits are situated towards the western side of the interior. The features were mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2>