Probable post-medieval beacon, Northey Island (EHER 7817)

A mound of clay, probably a marine beacon, on the north side of Northey Island, about 45ft in diameter.

A mound, probably a tumulus, on the north side of Northey Island, approximately 45ft in diameter. In poor condition according to RCHM. <1> Site Assessment: Damaged, by very high tides probably. <2> <3> Note: This monument is similar in character and may have been used in conjunction with the possible post-medieval beacon recorded to the south-east, EHER 8000. NRHE data transfer: Tumulus (NR). <4> November 1949. Field visit. A mound of clay, described by the RCHM as probably a tumulus (<1>), measuring 14.0m. in diameter and 1.0m. high with no ditch apparent. It is despoiled in the centre probably by tidal action as it is submerged at very high tides. It is not a Red Hill; the most likely explanation suggested by its situated on a bend in the river, is that it is an old marine beacon. <2> <5> August 1976. Field visit. The mound is as described by source <5>. It lies within an area of flooded saltings called Hilly Pool Marsh (<6>) which was originally reclaimed in the 17th century and re-flooded in 1901. According to the caretaker at Northey Farm the mound is reputed to be a beacon site. <3> <7>