Cropmarks of late prehistoric curvilinear enclosure and undated field boundaries and pits (EHER 13429)
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Summary
Cropmarks of a curvilinear enclosure of a probable later prehistoric date and a large area of extraction of unknown date are visible on aerial photographs.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 984 026 (468m by 411m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DENGIE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks: linear features, irregularly shaped enclosure <1>
Aerial photographs shows linear and curvi-linear features, some possibly representing old field boundaries, three small irregular enclosures, and pits.<2>
Cropmark plot <3>.
See also <4>.
Aerial photographs taken in 2021 show the curvilinear enclosure, with is approximately 30m by 20m with curved corners. The field also has extensive geological marks which may mask additional archaeological features <5> <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX37287 DESC TEXT: Priddy, D.A.. 1979. TL90-096.
- <2> SEX37288 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1974. TL9802/3/166-168.
- <3> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000. TL90SE.
- <4> SEX72626 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2014. EX14/05/091-099.
- <5> SEX74904 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2021. EX21/02/001-004.
- <6> SEX74908 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2021. EX21/02/020-025.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL90-096