A group of five shallow circular earthworks are visible on 1940s RAF vertical aerial photographs [1].

The mounds are scattered across the recorded area; the easternmost two measure c.6m in diameter whilst the remainder measure c.9m in diameter. They are interpreted as a hay stack stances, mounds for the drying and storage of hay in the damp environment of a riverside meadow. Examination of recent aerial photographs suggests that they have been plough-levelled [2]. Similar features have been recorded across the floor of the Stour Valley between Upstreet and the coast, see Related Monuments. They appear to represent an integral part of the medieval or post-medieval farming landscape in this area.

A transcription of the features recorded from aerial photography exists within a GIS layer held by this HER [3].

<2> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: PGA_TR3557_2007-04-22.jpg (Graphic material). SWX15711.

<3> Wessex Archaeology, 2009-10, South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey - Aerial Photographic Transcriptions, RAF/106G/LA90 3049-50 4jan1945 (Digital archive). SWX15705.

<3> Wessex Archaeology, 2011, South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey - (SE RCZAS) Phase 1: National Mapping Programme Report, RAF/106G/LA90 3049-50 4jan1945 (Unpublished document). SKE25955.

<3> Cornwall Council Historic Environment Projects and Gloucestershire County Council, 2011, South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey National Mapping Programme Components 1&2: Results of NMP Mapping, RAF/106G/LA90 3049-50 4jan1945 (Unpublished document). SKE25954.