Possible site of undated military camp at Great Bishops Wood (EHER 7547)
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Summary
A fortified settlement or camp was alleged at this location but may have been misinterpreted as a coppice bank and ditch.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7028 9757 (521m by 300m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH HANNINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Site of (NAT) British Camp (NR). <1>
Evidence of occupation and artificial trenches in Great Bishop's Wood. <2> <3>
Examination of the area of the camp and of Great Bishop's Wood failed to reveal any surface sign in confirmation of above. <4>
May 1953. Field survey.
No positive evidence of a camp gained during fieldwork. <5> <6>
September 1975. Field survey.
Great Bishop's Wood is surrounded by a strong coppice bank which averages 1.8m. high with traces of a ditch on the outside. No traces of "fortifications" were seen and it is probable that this bank has been incorrectly identified. <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX54090 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923.
- <2> SEX76543 Map: Historic England. Annotated Record Map. Rec 6" (M R Hull 1947).
- <3> SEX189 Serial: Essex Naturalist. unknown. Essex Naturalist. v.16, p.110.
- <4> SEX76543 Map: Historic England. Annotated Record Map. Corr 6" (J G S Brinson 1950).
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ79NW01, 1953.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GS 04-MAY-53.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 PAS 23-SEP-75.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ79-023
- NRHE identifier: 417032
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 NW 1