Eighteenth century or earlier farmstead, Allfleets (formerly East Laws farmstead), Wallasea Island (EHER 11272)
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Summary
'East Laws' farmstead shown on Chapman and Andre map of 1777, later known as Allfleets, Wallasea Island. During a visit in 2001, the site was confirmed to be marked by a spread of pegtile.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9601 9467 (90m by 177m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Farmstead on Wallasea Island shown as "East Laws" <1>
Present on the C and A map of 1777. <2>
January 2001. Field survey.
The site is shown on 1st ed OS as Allfleets. The site of Allfleets is marked by a spread of some pegtile. The extant field boundary to the East is probably the edge of the farm. <3> <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX1417 Map: Chapman, J. and Andre, P.. 1777. Map of the County of Essex (C&A map). Paper. sheet XIX.
- <3> SEX65002 Report: Heppell, E.. 2002. Land at Grapnells Farm, Wallasea Island, Essex: Archaeological Evaluation Phase 1 - Desk-based Assessment. p.34.
- <4> SEX43340 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1861-1876. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (1st edition). 25".
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99-030