Cropmarks of two undated ring ditches, Stanford-le-Hope (EHER 5259)
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Summary
The cropmarks of two undated ring ditches are visible on aerial photographs. The larger of the two measures approximately 50m in diameter with no apparent entrances or internal features, while the smaller one is approximately 8m in diameter. These may represent the remains of a later prehistoric or Roman settlement.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 697 816 (217m by 172m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
"Possible water-logged site behind sea wall". <1>
See also <2> <3>.
Cropmark of a large ring-ditch. The large ring-ditch is over 50m in diameter with no apparent entrances or internal features. <4>-<5>
2009 aerial photographs show a further small ring-ditch measuring 8m in diameter. The geological marks are probably masking other archaeological features <6>
Site Assessment = More information needed.
Sources
- <1> SEX18152 DESC TEXT: Mucking Excavation Committee. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX59783 Desk-Based Assessment: Heppell, E.. 1997. Mobil Power Cogeneration Gas Pipeline Project, Coryton to Mucking, Essex.
- <3> SEX60945 Desk-Based Assessment: Bennett, A.. 1988. The North Thames Gas Pipeline.
- <4> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
- <5> SEX69345 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2009. EX/09/02/044-053.
- <6> SEX69471 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2009. EX09_07_090-098.
- <7> SEX71607 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2013. EX13/07/034-036.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ68-090