Cropmarks of Bronze Age ring ditches, east of Witham (EHER 8414)
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Summary
Cropmark ring ditches half mile south-east of Witham.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8290 1457 (96m by 123m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHAM, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmark ring ditches half mile south-east of Witham. <1>
Site Assessment: More information needed.
NRHE data transfer:
Crop marks of ring ditches centred at TL 828 146. <2>
September 1976. Field survey.
The sites of these ring ditches are situated on a gentle easterly slope within 300m of the River Blackwater. All the features now lie under recent industrial development. No excavations or investigation appears to have been undertaken in advance of the construction work. <3>
Sources
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL81-135
- NRHE identifier: 381247
- National Monuments Record: TL 81 SW 6