Possible site of mid 19th century or earlier decoy pond, 'Old Decoy Marsh', Old Hall Marshes (EHER 82214)
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Summary
The site of a possible decoy pond located on Old Hall Marshes indicated by the 1840 tithe appointment.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 9918 1196 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
The 1840 tithe appointment for the parish of Tollesbury names an area next to the eastern sea wall and above Penny Hole Bottom on Old Hall Marshes as Old Decoy Marsh. <1>
Cartographic and aerial photographs do not reveal any evidence for a decoy pond in this area. <2>
See also <3> and <4>.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
- Related to: Late 18th or early 19th century decoy pond, 'Old Hall Decoy No.1', immediately north of Pennyhole Fleet, Old Hall Marshes (Monument) (EHER 11560)
- Related to: Late 19th century decoy pond, 'Old Hall Decoy No.2' (or 'Teal Pond'), 260m south of Pennyhole Fleet, Old Hall Marshes (Monument) (EHER 16282)
- Related to: Site of early 19th century decoy pond, Old Hall Marshes (Monument) (EHER 48749)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1312134
- National Monuments Record: TL 91 SE 93