Undated field boundaries and probable agricultural linear features, proposed Bradwell B Nuclear Power Station site (EHER 49662)

Geophysical survey in 2020 recorded linear anomalies forming fields/ enclosures throughout the survey area. These are of uncertain date and are not recorded on historic mapping, but are particularly prevalent along the Southern site boundary and towards the centre of the site. Nearer the estuary the anomalies are characteristic of a former marshy intertidal environment.

The proposed site of the Bradwell B Nuclear Power Station, a suite of archaeological surveys have been undertaken for this area. Initial results show a complex multi-period archaeological landscape encompassing former dryland, coastal marsh and tidal creeks. September 2020. Geophysical survey. Across much of the survey area linear anomalies forming fields/ enclosures are identified although these are of uncertain date and are not recorded on historic mapping. These features are interpreted as archaeological being particularly prevalent along the Southern site boundary and towards the centre of the site. Two areas have been identified as of particular interest, possibly areas of settlement (see EHER 81781 and EHER 81782). Other linear anomalies throughout the survey area may also have an archaeological origin although no clear pattern can be seen; some of these anomalies correspond with cropmarks transcribed from air photographs. Nearer the estuary anomalies characteristic of a former marshy intertidal, environment are identified. <1> Note: This record may be duplicated by EHER 2073 which records the features as cropmarks.