Earthwork remains of post-medieval clay pits at the old brick and tile works, East of Corringham (EHER 14770)
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Summary
A series of rectangular features which were first interpreted as possible ponds or oyster pits but are actually clay pits associated with the old brick works (EHER 15922).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 718 836 (239m by 141m) 20m buffer around object from NMP layer |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Series of rectangular 'ponds'- possibly oyster pits. In past depicted on OS 1:10,000 sheet, but not on OS 1st edition. <1> <2> <3>
3rd edition OS map describes the features as clay pits. <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000.
- <2> SEX40118 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1952. 540/720/4071.
- <3> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560. 1st edition 6" sheet 76.
- <4> SEX54090 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923.