Medieval to post-medieval road, between Windmill Hill and Duck Street (EHER 82875)
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Summary
Part of a medieval/post-medieval road survives in woodland and is visible as earthworks in lidar data. The site comprises a linear bank which is centred at TL 5279 3901, measures up to 19m wide and extends south-west/north-east for 132m, in Audley Park.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5279 3900 (70m by 110m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Part of a medieval/post-medieval road survives in woodland and is visible as earthworks in lidar data. The site comprises a linear bank which is centred at TL 5279 3901, measures up to 19m wide and extends south-west/north-east for 132m, between TL 5276 3895 and TL 5283 3906, in Audley Park.
Its northern end is aligned on the angle of a zigzag in a contemporary lane connecting Windmill Hill with Duck Street. It appears to follow the course of a road marked on Bridgeman's map dated about 1725, which is aligned to the south-west on a bridge connecting it to another contemporary road through the East Park. <1> <2>
Sources
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1514366
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NW 323