Earthwork remains of post-medieval road, at Scotts Farm, NE of Birchwood Road. (EHER 16089)
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Summary
The earthwork remains of a linear ditched feature, probably spread by ploughing, running west from Scotts Farm, is visible on aerial photographs. It has been interpreted as a former road which ran along the edge of the common until it was enclosed in 1801.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8255 0265 (191m by 101m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PURLEIGH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
An earthwork of a linear ditched feature, probably spread by ploughing, running west from Scott's Farm, is visible on aerial photographs. The ditch which appears around 15metres wide and 200 metres long runs directly west of and in the same orientation as Lodge lane. It is likely, therefore, that the ditch represents a former road or hollow way running to Birchwood Road. <1> <2>
This is definitely a piece of former road, which ran along the edge of the common until it was enclosed in 1801. It is shown on the Chapman and Andre map of 1777. <3>
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80SW