Eighteenth-twentieth century harbour at Fullbridge (EHER 18800)

The harbour facilities to the east of Fullbridge developed principally in the 19th and 20th centuries, largely as a result of the railway connections. A number of wharfs and docks are still evident on the banks of the Chelmer. Much expansion of these facilities has occurred since the 1950s including erection of modern concrete and steel flour mills and some residential development. Consequently, some of the 18th and 19th century buildings have been demolished or radically converted.

The harbour facilities to the east of Fullbridge developed principally in the 19th and 20th centuries, largely as a result of the railway connections. A number of wharfs and docks are still evident on the banks of the Chelmer, and a simple phasing typology may be suggested. Large stone blocks with copings are succeeded by brick and concrete structures and most recently steel -shuttered concrete constructions. Former dock entrances, now blocked up are still evident, along with ties for mooring boats. A part-constructed dock, never completed, is still evident on land to the north of Maldon East Station. On nearby Market Hill, a Custom House (EHER 38432) was located. Much expansion of these facilities has occurred since the 1950s including erection of modern concrete and steel flour mills and some residential development. Consequently, some of the 18th and 19th century buildings have been demolished or radically converted. <1>