Possible post-medieval oyster pit at Colne Point (EHER 49153)

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Summary

Earthworks of a possible oyster pit are visible on aerial photographs at Colne Point. The Hydrographic Office has also noted an 'unknown object' at this location.

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Location

Grid reference	Centred TM 0933 1341 (67m by 120m) (2 map features)
Civil Parish	ST OSYTH, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

OYSTER BEDS? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

Earthworks within the salt marsh that may represent post-medieval oyster beds. <1> NRHE data import: Unknown feature recorded at this location. <2>

Sources

<1> SEX73621 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2018. EX18/04/084-087.
<2> SEX76396 LIST: 1991-1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index. Extracted 21-JAN-1993.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 802286
National Monuments Record: TM 01 SE 25

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