Cropmarks of large undated ring ditch, south bank of River Stour, north of Bures (EHER 9237)
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Summary
The faint cropmarks of a very large ring ditch measuring 15m-18m in diameter are visible on aerial photographs.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8999 3507 (576m by 457m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURES HAMLET, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | LAMARSH, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks: very large faint ring ditch, 50-60 feet in diameter. <1> <2> <3>
Location on map in <3>.
Aerial photographs: <4> <5> <6> <7> <8>.
NRHE import: no further information.
Sources
- <1> SEX17295 MENTION: Unknown. 1976. SMR.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL93NW13, 1975.
- <3> SEX8476 Article in serial: McMaster, I.. 1971. Cropmarks: An Appeal for Conservation and Observation. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin. 14. Vol 14, p6.
- <4> SEX29349 Aerial Photograph: CUCAP. 1959. ZM 35.
- <5> SEX29350 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1976. 140.6. Date 1976:7.
- <6> SEX29351 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1979. 3.18. Date 1979:7.
- <7> SEX29352 Aerial Photograph: McMaster, I.. 1979. 3.15, 3.16, 3.17. Date 1979:7.
- <8> SEX58246 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1997. CP/97/11/13.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL93-044
- National Monuments Record: TL 93 NW 13