Mundon Marsh (EHER 48454)

An area of improved grazing marsh on either side of Lawling Creek. Sea wall survives both sides of creek. Creek has been altered for habitat improvements.

2014. Historic Grazing Marsh Project. Historic environment character: The marsh area was embanked by 1777 <1>. Marsh along Lawling Creek with sea walls and section of borrow dyke. No known archaeological remains, but potential for palaeoenvironmental deposits in undisturbed areas of the creek. Character of vegetation: Vegetation includes UK BAP Habitat. Dense reedbeds of Common Reed Phragmites australis in Western lake and in north of area away from the lake. Also dense stands of Sea club-rush Scirpus maritimus in lake and creeks. Grassland is improved, dominated by Bent grasses Agrostis spp. with a small area of Crested dog’s-tail Cynosurus cristatus and Grass Vetchling Lathyrus nissolia. Threats: Threatened by agricultural improvement, drying out, lack of traditional management and disturbance associated with recreational use. Shoreline Management Plan: Hold the Line to 2105. See <2>.