Cropmarks of undated features, near Willow Farm, Kirby Cross (EHER 8915)
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Summary
Group of cropmarks, most probably geological, but including six pits forming a rectangle.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 224 212 (995m by 593m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Group of cropmarks, most probably geological, but including six pits forming a rectangle and possible ring ditch. <1>
The NMP plot includes a possible field boundary in the field to the east of the present site. <2>
Aerial photographs <3>-<5>
The NMP update included an extensive field system and former trackway visible as cropmarks and marked on the 1st edition OS mapping. Aerial photograph report for part of site. <6-9>
Part of the site were trial trenched in 2017 and a smaller area was excavated in 2018 uncovering multi-period features dating from the prehistoric to post medieval periods. <10> <11>
Sources
- <1> SEX28525 Aerial Photograph: Rogers, P.. unknown. SWBW24 - 11. 1 frame.
- <2> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
- <3> SEX67045 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1990. TM2221/6/17.
- <4> SEX67041 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1990. TM2221/3/14.
- <5> SEX67042 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1990. TM2221/7/18.
- <6> SEX68639 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. 1989. OS/89/034/159, 196.
- <7> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
- <8> SEX69455 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2009. EX09_06_023-030.
- <9> SEX71666 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2013. EX13/08/306-315.
- <10> SEX73913 DESC TEXT: Leonard, A.. 2018. Land east of Halstead Road Kirby Cross: Archaeolgical evaluation, 2018.
- <11> SEX75809 Excavation Report: Stynes, E. and Moosbauer, A.. 2019. Archaeological Excavation of Land East of Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, 2018.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM22