Late 18th century sea wall, Old Hall Marshes (EHER 82253)

Sea wall surrounding the area of Old Hall Marshes. Comprising of a large grass covered bank, with a concrete face on the sea ward side. Its present condition is largely a result of modern reconstruction, although it is first depicted on a map of 1777.

The sea wall is mapped as an earthwork on the NMP plot. <1> NRHE data transfer: September 1999. Field survey. A sea wall enclosing the area of Old Hall Marshes comprising of a large grass covered bank, with a concrete face on the sea ward side. The development of the sea wall and its relation to the development of Old Hall Marshes is detailed in the English Heritage Survey Report on Old Hall Marshes completed in April 2000. See archive survey report. <2> <3> <4> These walls represent the maximum extent of seaward reclamation and are first depicted on the Chapman and Andrea map of 1777, where it followed a very similar line to the present day , with the exception of the eastern edge. <5> Between 1777 and 1790 , a further section of wall was added on the eastern edge. <6> Further cartographic evidence reveals details concerning the alterations and repairs to the wall, largely as a result of severe flooding and breaching. These are detailed in the archive survey report. <2> Note: This record is not to be confused with EHER 16717 for probably late 16th century counter walls on Old Hall Marshes.