Wreck of at least four vessels, Overland Point, Wallasea Island (EHER 9983)

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Summary

Assemblage of at least four hulked vessels, located in a walkover survey of 2002, to the West of Overland point, Wallasea Island.

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Grid reference	Centred TQ 9514 9500 (132m by 129m)
Civil Parish	CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX

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At least three wrecks. <1> 2002. Rapid walkover survey. In 2002 a rapid walkover survey recorded at least four hulks, partially skeletonised and enveloped in silt. It was not possible to identify the types of vessels, though they were probably used by the oyster industry. <2> NRHE data transfer: no new information.

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<1> SEX31391 Aerial Photograph: Rogers, P.. unknown. SWBW4-2.
<2> SEX65002 Report: Heppell, E.. 2002. Land at Grapnells Farm, Wallasea Island, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation Phase 1 - Desk-based Assessment. p.34.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Parent of: Wreck of unidentified vessel, Overland Point (Maritime) (EHER 82563)

Related Events (1)

Field Survey: Photographic recording by S. Wallis at Overland Point, May 1993 (EEX31390)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TQ 99
NRHE identifier: 1526640
National Monuments Record: TQ 99 NE 50

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