Wreck of disused target barge, Dengie Flats (EHER 81343)

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A disused target barge.

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Grid reference	TM 0480 0687 (point)
Civil Parish	TILLINGHAM, MALDON, ESSEX

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NRHE data transfer: Method of Fix: EDM Horizontal Datum: OGB Vertical Datum: LAT Buoyage: BEACON, W CARD TPMK, (DISUSED), CLOSE W. 21-DEC-1955: Stranded barge target in 51 43 21.0N, 000 57 56.0E. 30-APR-1991: MOD has no further use for target. <1> Note: this is probably the bombing target at the Northern end of the tramway EHER 16011, as part of the bombing range EHER 46141.

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<1> SEX76396 LIST: 1991-1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index. EXTRACTED 21-JAN-1993.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: 1930s bombing range, 'Bradwell Bombing Range', off the coast at Sandbeach Outfall (Monument) (EHER 46141)

Other References

NRHE identifier: 832435
National Monuments Record: TM 00 NW 21

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