17th century prospect mound at 'House of Wonders' (EHER 82892)
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Summary
Winstanley's 17th century prospect mound appears to survive as earthworks within a small area of woodland and are visible in lidar data. The site comprises a rhombus shaped mound which is surrounded by a moat fed by two leats connecting it to the River Cam to the east. The mount measures about 19m north/south by up to 16m wide. The surrounding moat measures a maximum of 14m wide.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5182 3949 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLEBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Winstanley's 17th century prospect mound appears to survive as earthworks visible in lidar data. The site comprises a rhombus shaped mound which is surrounded by a moat fed by two leats connecting it to the River Cam to the east. The mount is centred at TL 5182 3949 and measures about 19m north/south by up to 16m wide. The surrounding moat measures a maximum of 14m wide.
The mount is located at the north-eastern corner of the garden plot occupied by Henry Winstanley's 17th century "House of Wonders". It is shown with steps up all but the northern side and with the top planted and divided by geometric paths on the 1757 map of the house and grounds. <1> - <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX77740 Map: Eyre, E.J.. 1757. Plan of the house and grounds at Littlebury.
- <2> SEX69485 DESC TEXT: Sanders, L. and Williamson, G.. 2005. Littlebury A Parish History.
- <3> SEX77730 Graphic material: English Heritage. 2009. Light detection and ranging (lidar) airborne survey. NLIDAR TL5139 English Heritage DTM 05-APR-2009.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1513250
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NW 304