Medieval or post-medieval ridge and furrow at Nickerlands, Berwick Lane, Stanford Rivers, Ongar (EHER 82954)

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Summary

Archaeological investigations comprising a geophysical survey and the excavation of trial trenches revealed ridge and furrow on two different alignments. These features are thought to be medieval or post-medieval in origin.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5092 0099 (556m by 758m)

Type and Period

RIDGE AND FURROW (Medieval to Late 19th century - 1066 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Description

2026. Geophysical survey and trial trenching. The geophysical survey revealed mostly undated and modern features. Features interpreted as furrows on two different alignments are assumed to be medieval or post-medieval in origin. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX77805 Evaluation Report: Allen Archaeology. 2026. Archaeological evaluation report: trial trenching and geophysical survey at Berwick Land, Stanford Rivers, Ongar.

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