Early 20th century breakwater, Sales Point (EHER 13780)
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Summary
The remains of an early 20th century breakwater shown on the 3rd edition Ordnance Survey map. It was formerly interpreted as the remains of a probable fish or eel trap of undetermined date but obviously fairly modern.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0316 0876 (223m by 203m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL-ON-SEA, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Double line of wooden posts, possibly a fish or eel trap of undetermined date, but obviously fairly modern. <1> - <6>
These are actually the remains of a breakwater shown on the 3rd edition Ordnance Survey map. <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX32624 Photograph: Wallis, S.. 1993. BESP Film 1. Frame 1.
- <2> SEX59336 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1974. TM0308-3-138.
- <3> SEX59343 Aerial Photograph: Meridian Airmaps Limited. 1973. MAL-73-46-131.
- <4> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. TM00NW, c.1950.
- <5> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560. Sheet 56, c.1881.
- <6> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000. TM00NW - 1995.
- <7> SEX54090 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM00