Site of undated oyster pits, Jaywick Beach (EHER 18339)
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Summary
Oyster Pits were noted in 1995 to 1996 on the beach in Jaywick but they were not visible in a survey carried out in 1997.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1350 1268 (59m by 59m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Several eroded oyster pits (and a connecting channel) identified by S Gibson and P Murphy in 1995/6 were to be recorded in advance of beach renourishment.
1997 Survey
The oyster pits were not visible on the beach in the area identified. The disappearance of the oyster pits could be a result of constant erosion by the sea over the last 18 months. It is probably more likely they are buried beneath the banks of shingle which now cover the beach. These are either naturally deposited or are probably made by people as part of the beach rejuvenation scheme <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX63360 DESC TEXT: Clarke, R.. 1997. Jaywick Beach, Essex.