Monument record MCC9168 - Dedham Heath
Summary
Large historic heath shown on the 1777 Chapman & Andre Map, to the south of Dedham village.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0568 3155 (3591m by 1374m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM03SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | DEDHAM, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dedham Heath is originally shown on the 1777 Chapman & Andre Historic Map, located to the south of the settlement of Dedham. The heath is shown on this map to be an irregular shape, with an area of c.179ha. The map shows scattered (groups of) buildings on the edge of the heath.<1>
Dedham Heath is labelled on the County Series at 1:2500 Scale Epoch 1 Historic Map (1874-1887), but the heath had been enclosed.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC1124 Cartographic materials: Chapman, John and Andre, Peter. 1777. A Plan of Colchester Borough. In chains.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 3 2018 2:59PM