Post-medieval relict sea wall, Ringwood Point, Wallasea Island (EHER 45877)
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Summary
A rapid walkover survey in 2002 recorded a section of relict sea wall as an earthwork bank covered in grass. There were no visible internal timbers, and the feature was interpreted as a relict sea wall abandoned after the 1953 floods.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9738 9471 (344m by 103m) <1> does not provide a map. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
January 2002. Walkover survey.
A rapid walkover survey recorded a section of relict sea wall as an earthwork bank covered in grass. There were no visible internal timbers, and the feature was interpreted as a relict sea wall abandoned after the 1953 floods. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX65002 Report: Heppell, E.. 2002. Land at Grapnells Farm, Wallasea Island, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation Phase 1 - Desk-based Assessment. p.33.