Undated stakes, Wallesea Island (EHER 45879)

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Summary

A rapid walkover survey in 2002 recorded a row of at least 10 stakes perpendicular to the sea wall. They are interpreted as being part of a breakwater.<1>

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Grid reference	Centred TQ 9644 9486 (65m by 32m) <1> does not provide a map.
Civil Parish	CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX

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January 2002. Walkover survey. A rapid walkover survey recorded a row of at least 10 stakes perpendicular to the sea wall. They are interpreted as being part of a breakwater. <1>

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<1> SEX65002 Report: Heppell, E.. 2002. Land at Grapnells Farm, Wallasea Island, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation Phase 1 - Desk-based Assessment. p.33.

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