Remains of early 20th century possible timber landing stage, Northey Island (EHER 81992)
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Summary
A field survey recorded a linear structure comprising thirty three posts and planks driven into the foreshore which was interpreted as the remains of a possible landing stage. Historic photos show a timber landing stage which was constructed shortly after the island was bought by Norman Angell in 1923.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8761 0640 (26m by 19m) Approximate location using Fig. 2 in <1>. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
September 2015. Field survey.
The field survey recorded the remains of a linear structure comprising thirty three posts and planks driven into the foreshore. The structure was 17.40m long and up to 1.40m wide and was interpreted as the remains of a possible landing stage. Historic photos show a timber landing stage in this area, which was constructed shortly after the island was bought by Norman Angell in 1923, and the posts visible today could be the remains of this structure. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX72886 Report: Wragg, E.. 2015. Northey Island, River Blackwater, Maldon, Essex: Archaeological Survey Report.