Probably post-medieval oyster pits, south-east of Northey House, Northey Island (EHER 81987)
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Summary
A row of oyster pits which are visible on aerial photographs and cropmark plot. The cropmark plot shows ten discernible rectangular and sub-rectangular pits, some connected, in a line aligned NNE-SSW. To the south-east is an eleventh, isolated, square possible pit.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8782 0612 (57m by 119m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A row of oyster pits which are visible on aerial photographs and cropmark plot. The cropmark plot shows ten discernible rectangular and sub-rectangular pits, some connected, in a line aligned NNE-SSW. To the south-east is an eleventh, isolated, square possible pit. Roughly 100m to the north-east of the group, two more pits are mapped (see EHER 81988). <1> <2> <3>
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Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Related to: Late 19th century oyster pits, north-west of Northey House, Northey Island (Monument) (EHER 16412)
- Related to: Probably post-medieval oyster pits, east of Northey House, Northey Island (Monument) (EHER 81988)
- Related to: Probably post-medieval oyster pits, north of Northey House, Northey Island (Monument) (EHER 81989)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80NE