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Undated jetty and docking points, Batts Hall Dock Area (EHER 14898)

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Summary

A jetty serving cuts and docking points. It is a hard surface running out from the sea wall with wet salt marsh around and at its base. It is part of a general area of saltmarsh that has been utilised and landscaped.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2041 2391 (144m by 214m)
Civil Parish THORPE-LE-SOKEN, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

This is a general area of saltmarsh that has been utilised and landscaped. Part of a channelised cut running from TM 2037 2402 to Batts Hall. There is a jetty serving cuts and docking points. It is a hard surface running out from the sea wall with wet salt marsh around and at its base. Ditches have been dug north and south of the jetty, reveted along both sides with posts. There is also evidence of a pier in the form of square upright piles and collapsed timber, and a pier foundation. <1> <2>

Sources

  • <1> Report: Leech, T.. 1994. Archaeological Survey of Beaumont Quay, Landermere Wharf & Batts Hall Dock. Record no3 27-35.
  • <2> Photograph: Leech, T.. unknown. Batts Hall 1-10, 32, 34-39. 17 frames.

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Other References

  • Old SMR Number: TM22SW

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