Cropmarks of an undated field system, extensive linear features and a single ring ditch at Smythie's Farm (EHER 2973)

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Summary

Cropmarks of an undated field system, extensive linear features, pits and a single ring ditch are visible on aerial photographs north of Holland on Sea.

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Grid reference	Centred TM 1927 1701 (1159m by 919m)

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Cropmarks of field system, part of which is present on the Ordnance Survey map (1967). There is also a possible double-ditched trackway or drainage ditch, along with a single ring ditch and a scatter of pits. <1> - <5> See also <6> <7>. Additional features identified by NMP to the east. NRHE import: TM 19091706. Cropmarks of a ring ditch with possible linear features covering large area. <4>

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<1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
<2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TM11NW16, 1977.
<3> SEX10604 Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1972. BJB 79, 80, 81. Date 1972:6.
<4> SEX10605 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1974. TM1817/1/260-261.
<5> SEX10606 Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1974. TM/1917/1/256. Date 1974:6.
<6> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
<7> SEX70249 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2011. EX11/08/030-035.

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Old SMR Number: TM11-093
National Monuments Record: TM 11 NE 16
NRHE identifier: 387729