Later prehistoric cropmarks of possible features, north-west of Redlands Farm, Chrishall (EHER 16267)
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Summary
Cropmarks of ring-ditches, around 18 metres in diameter, and additional linear features.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 452 421 (561m by 456m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHRISHALL, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
1989. Aerial photography.
Cropmarks of a ring-ditch, around 18 metres in diameter, and additional linear features. <1> <2>
2011. Aerial photography.
Two additional ring-ditches, approximately 25m and 26m in diameter were mapped in 2011. In addition a long boundary ditch over 600m in length was also mapped. This feature comprises one solid ditch and then a second feature consisting of over 100 pits. The two lines run parallel and are approximately 6-7m apart along the length. <3> <4>
Visible on aerial photograph. <5>
1976. Field survey.
No trace of this mark is visible on the ground. The site lies on undulating chalk-loam under plough. <6>
See also: <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX42600 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1989. TL4541/3/42.
- <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> SEX68000 Aerial Photograph: Google. Google Earth Online Resource.
- <4> SEX68001 GIS Layer: Saunders, H.. 2008-2012. Online Aerial Reconnaissance Project in Essex (OARPE).
- <5> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. Cambs sites & Mon Record (Map).
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 17-DEC-76.
- <7> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. AP BGC 41-42 12 2 71 (St Joseph).
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL44SE