Monument record MCC5623 - Mersea Channel
Summary
Network of earthworks on the surface of the saltmarsh. Some appear to follow the lines of former creeks. There is also a rectangular enclosure in this area which shows up on aerial photograpghs [but unclear on the ground.] Possibly the lines of former boundaries. The feature slie largely within a higher area of marshland shown on the 1st Ed OS
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0250 1550 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01NW |
| Civil Parish | WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Network of earthworks on the surface of the saltmarsh. Some appear to follow the lines of former creeks. There is also a rectangular enclosure in this area which shows up on aerial photograpghs [but unclear on the ground.] Possibly the lines of former boundaries. The feature slie largely within a higher area of marshland shown on the 1st Ed OS
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SEX65005 DESC TEXT: Heppell, Ellen and Brown, Nigel. 2001. Greater Thames Estuary: Essex Zone. Archaeological assessment report and updated project design. Revision 0.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM