Cropmarks of Prehistoric enclosures to SE of Old House Wood (EHER 14572)
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Summary
Cropmarks, appearing on RAF vertical photography from 1946, showing a rectangular enclosure. Earthworks of enclosures and possible Medieval mound identified on aerial photographs (detailed in EHER 1804).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 648 797 (252m by 386m) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Cropmarks, appearing on RAF vertical photography from 1946, showing a rectangular enclosure (around 55 x 30 metres) with sub-division. To the east, is an annexe enclosure with a terminal defined entrance to the E. In addition, there are further linear features and pits' and a ring-ditch. The site is now destroyed and under residential development <1>. <2>
Aerial Photograph reference <3>
Information from NRHE
Ditched enclosures and mound visible on Air Photographs <1>. The mound is believed to be Medieval (detailed in EHER 1804). <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX39689 Aerial Photograph: RAF. unknown. 106G-UK 1447-3083.
- <2> SEX68901 DESC TEXT: Palmer, R. and Bacilieri, C.. 2004. East Tilbury Thames Gateway, Area Centred TQ6779, Essex.
- <3> SEX39690 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1961. ADF32,83. 2 frames.
- <4> SEX6655 CORRESPONDENCE: Barton, K.J.. 1957. Correspondence by Barton, K.J.. Corr. 6" (K.J. Barton, July, 1957).
- <5> SEX52666 Serial: Essex Archaeological Society. 1981. Essex Archaeology and History, Series 3, Volume 13. 3(13). p 21.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ67NW
- NRHE identifier: 413517
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NW 11