Post-medieval sand and gravel extraction site at Broom Hill, Epping Forest (EHER 81498)
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Summary
An area of post-medieval sand and gravel extraction is 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 4193 9767 (256m by 157m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LOUGHTON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2024-2025. Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project.
An area of post-medieval Sand and Gravel Extraction is visible as earthworks on 2023 0.25m Lidar data (commissioned by City of London Corporation). Pits with this area appear to largely respect the presence of existing trees which has resulted in the exposure of many tree roots and high berms between each pit. The pits also appear to respect the Iron Age hillfort at Loughton Camp (EHER 130) to the south. The extraction area was mapped as part of the 2024-2025 Epping Forest Aerial and Investigation Project carried out by Historic England. <1> <2>