Probably 18th/19th century granary at Eastwick (EHER 17699)
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Summary
A granary at Eastwick moated site. It is constructed of deal and has a slate roof. When surveyed in 1996 it was clad in corrugated iron but would have originally been weather boarded.
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Location
| Grid reference | TR 018 921 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOULNESS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
April-September 1996. Field survey.
One of three granaries on Foulness Island; the others are at Priestwood (EHER 17700) and Tree Farm (EHER 17698). They are constructed of deal and have slate roofs. The granary at Eastwick is clad in corrugated iron but would have originally been weather boarded. Internally the grooves and original boards used to segregate the crops are intact. The granary is 24' long x 14'wide and 13' high and stands on a series of staddle stones. These granaries were possibly built due to increased cereal demand for the Napoleonic Wars. <1>
Site Assessment: the building is in a state of dilapidation. <1>
See also <2>.
Sources
- <1> SEX54429 Report: Crump, R.W.. 1996. Architectural Survey: Summary.
- <2> SEX54318 Desk-Based Assessment: Crump, R.W.. 1998. Appraisal of known Archaeological Sites and Historic Buildings for Site Management Statement for the land owned and occupied by Defence, Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA), Foulness Island.