Cropmarks of former post-medieval sea wall, Coronation Avenue (EHER 47727)

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Summary

Cropmarks of a sinuous line, apparently double ditched, which represents the course of a former sea wall are visible on aerial photographs. This is also depicted on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping.

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Grid reference	Centred TQ 686 788 (109m by 298m)
Unitary Authority	THURROCK, ESSEX

Type and Period

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

Description

Cropmarks of a sinuous line, apparently double ditched, which represents the course of a former sea wall which is visible on first edition Ordnance Survey mapping. <1><2>

Sources

<1> SEX70284 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2011. EX11/04/079-083.
<2> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560.
<3> SEX76274 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2024. EX24/05/029-030.

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