Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCrop mark site SW of Oldmoor

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor

England
List entry 1002145
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor is an ancient monument in Essex, England, identified through aerial photography as cropmarks on the landscape. The site comprises archaeological features visible as differential crop growth patterns, a technique that reveals subsurface structures and past human activity without excavation. Such cropmark sites often indicate prehistoric or Romano-British settlement, field systems, or ritual monuments, though the specific period and character of this particular site would be determined by archaeological survey and analysis. The monument's identification through aerial archaeology represents an important method of heritage recording in Essex, where many archaeological sites are preserved as earthworks or subsurface deposits across the agricultural landscape.

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002145. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor?

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor is an ancient monument in Essex, England, identified through aerial photography as cropmarks on the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002145.

Who is responsible for protecting Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor?

Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002145.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crop mark site SW of Oldmoor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks in and E of Pandole Wood (0.7 km), Slight univallate hillfort south of End Way Farm (1.2 km), Decoy pond 700m north east of Marsh House Farm (6.7 km).

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