Undated cropmarks of enclosure near Mortimers (EHER 4870)
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Summary
Enclosure of uncertain date was seen as a cropmark on St Joseph air photograph. Not visible on later photography or upon field investigation.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 579 402 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Cropmarks of an enclosure at Mortimers, Ashdon. <1>
Nothing visible on RAF air photographs. <2>
The cropmark, situated within a field called The Croft <3>, lies on a gentle north slope under pasture. No trace of the enclosure was visible on the ground or known by the owner of Little Mortimers. No finds have apparently been reported from the area.
Cropmark not visible on OS air photographs. <4>
1977. Field survey.
St Joseph air photographs not available. <5>
See also: <6> <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX16959 Aerial Photograph: St Joseph, J.K.. unknown. A248.
- <2> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. RAF 106G/UK/1635 4136-7 9 7 46.
- <3> SEX76398 Map: 1850. Tithe map of Ashdon.
- <4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. Aerial photograph: OS OS/73419 059-60.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 24-NOV-77.
- <6> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <7> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL54SE23, 1977.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL54-097