Earthwork remains of former undated (probably post-medieval) sea wall, east of Corringham (EHER 83217)

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Summary

Several stretches of former sea wall are recorded as earthworks on the NMP cropmark plot.

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Grid reference	Centred TQ 7237 8361 (1475m by 683m) (2 map features)

Type and Period

SEA DEFENCES (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Description

Several stretches of former sea wall are recorded as an earthwork on the NMP cropmark plot. It measures roughly 320m and is broadly aligned SW-NE, though changes course several times. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.

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