Post-medieval sea wall, Wallasea Island (EHER 45882)

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Summary

A rapid walkover survey in 2002 observed chalk and timbers, possibly the remains of an earlier sea wall, that were now exposed at the base of the current sea wall.

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Grid reference	Centred TQ 9608 9487 (64m by 57m) <1> does not provide a map.
Civil Parish	CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

SEA DEFENCES (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

January 2002. Walkover survey. A rapid walkover survey observed chalk and timbers, possibly the remains of an earlier sea wall, that were now exposed at the base of the current sea wall.<1>

Sources

<1> SEX65002 Report: Heppell, E.. 2002. Land at Grapnells Farm, Wallasea Island, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation Phase 1 - Desk-based Assessment. p.34.

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