Possible medieval farmstead, Pightle Farm, Elmdon (EHER 4008)
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Summary
Cropmarks of an enclosure associated with ponds were also seen as earthworks, possibly a Medieval farmstead.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4510 4046 (259m by 302m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELMDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Earthworks: field boundaries? Moat? Not on C and A 1. <1> <2>
Enclosure visible on air photograph. Angular ditches with a maximum depth of 1.5m connected to ponds. Probably a deserted medieval farmstead or a cattle enclosure. <3> - <5>
Site Assessment = Suggest visit to check condition and assess site.
See also: <6> - <9>
Sources
- <1> SEX15 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX14380 Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1971. BFE 11-12.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL44SE16, 1975.
- <4> SEX14383 Aerial Photograph: Crawford, O.G.S.?. unknown. AP . 1538-1-73.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 05-MAR-75.
- <6> SEX67118 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1948. 58/55/PTI/5096-5097.
- <7> SEX67119 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1979. TL4540/4/124.
- <8> SEX67120 Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1969. AWN 43.
- <9> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL44-042
- NRHE identifier: 371086
- National Monuments Record: TL 44 SE 16