Post-medieval folly 'temple' at Hatfield Broad Oak park (EHER 4310)
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Summary
A circular ditch that is thought to be a 'temple' folly in Hatfield Broad Oak park.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5478 1716 (40m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HATFIELD BROAD OAK, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
'Temple' (Site of) - an earthwork. <1>
March 1950. Field survey.
A dry shallow ditch, 7.0 metres wide and 0.5 metres deep and planted with elms, surrounds the site of 'Temple' (St). No information concerning this feature obtained from local enquiries. Site, situated in pasture, correct as shown on Field Sheet. <2>
Juny 1973. Field survey.
A circular ditch, as described, measuring about 120m. in diameter and of no apparent antiquity. Evidently it surrounded a 'Temple' folly (in Hatfield Broad Oak park). <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL51NW22, 1950.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. JET 7-MAR-50.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL51NW22, 1973.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 20-JUN-73.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL51-013
- NRHE identifier: 373056
- National Monuments Record: TL 51 NW 22