Undated oyster beds, Cooper's Creek (EHER 81703)

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Summary

Around 35 oyster beds on the East, West and South banks of the marshy creek which can be seen on Google Earth imagery.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 9005 0447 (1028m by 610m) (3 map features)

Type and Period

OYSTER BEDS (Unknown date)

Description

Around 35 oyster beds (possibly more) can be seen on Google Earth imagery from May 2024, on the East, West and South banks of the marshy creek. They are of various sizes and show some signs of erosion. The oyster pits are not on the 1,st 2nnd or 3rd edition OS maps. <1>

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<1> SEX68000 Aerial Photograph: Google. Google Earth Online Resource. May 2024.

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