Probably prehistoric submerged forest, 'Crouch Site 20', Longpole Reach (EHER 13680)
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Summary
Submerged forest on an old land surface of lower peat with estuarine clay immediately above.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8638 9655 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH FAMBRIDGE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Submerged forest on old land surface of lower peat; estuarine clay immediately above. No tree stools are rooted in situ. <1>
On the north bank of the River Crouch to the south-east of North Fambridge are the logs and trunks of a 'submerged forest' at various angles and set in the top of lower peat and with estaurine clay immediately above. No tree stools are rooted in situ; upper part is not visible. <2>
See also <3>.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX7590 Monograph: Wilkinson, T.J. and Murphy, P.. 1995. The Archaeology of the Essex Coast, Volume 1: The Hullbridge Survey project. EAA Report.
- <2> SEX37878 Interim Report: Wilkinson, T.J. and Murphy, P.. 1983. The Hullbridge Basin Survey - Interim Report No 3. p.24.
- <3> SEX61225 Report: Pattison, P. and Barker, L.. 2000. Blue House Farm, North Fambridge, Essex: An Archaeological Survey of the Grazing Marshes. p.16.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ89