Little Holland Marsh (EHER 48483)
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Summary
A small area of highly improved grassland in Holland Haven, including a mixture of improved grassland and relict salt marsh. Reclamation is likely to be 18th century or later. Sea defences have beach huts and paths built on them.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2163 1707 (291m by 290m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FRINTON AND WALTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Essex Historic Grazing Marsh Project, 2014
Historic Environment Character
A small area of highly improved and landscaped grassland in Holland Haven that is used for recreational activities. Sea defences support beach huts and paths. A WWII Heavy Anti-aircraft gun site is recorded at this location.
Character of vegetation
Highly improved grassland. Dominated by grasses including Creeping Bent Agrostis stolonifera, Red Fescue Festuca rubra, Perennial rye-grass Lolium perenne and Meadow Barley Hordeum secalinum.
Threats
Increased recreational pressure.
Shoreline Management Plan
Could be subject to Managed Realignment from 2055.
Sources
- --- SEX71806 Bibliographic reference: Gascoyne, A. and Medlycott, M.. 2014. Essex Historic Grazing Marsh Project. Marsh 51.1.