Monument record MCC8723 - Earthworks along Ray Channel

Summary

A former trackway (or possible sea-wall) visible on aerial photographs..

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 004 141 (1231m by 1905m)
Map sheet TM01SW
Civil Parish WEST MERSEA, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

A former trackway (or possible sea-wall) visible on aerial photographs. <1><2> Also oyster beds. The trackway surrounds a circular enclosure (PRN 12585).

Sources/Archives (7)

  • --- DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
  • --- DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
  • --- DESC TEXT: Powell, WR. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III (VCH).
  • <1> AP: RAF. unknown. V82/714/P111/0334-5.
  • <2> AP: Tyler, Sue. 2000. CP/00/30/8.
  • <3> AP: Tyler, Sue. 2000. CP/00/30/13-14.
  • <4> Map: Ingle, CJ, Strachan, D, Tyler, S and Saunders, H. 1993-2012. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Nov 3 2015 11:41AM

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