Deadman's Bank (EHER 1163)

Earthen dam, situated at the confluence of two streams. It is presumed to be medieval.

Mill dam-probable site of Pleshey Castle Mill. <1> By the side of a stream, around 0.5 miles south of the castle, is a disused mill dam. Probably the site of the castle mill. <2> Field visit 1954 Dam, Deadman's Bank, built at confluence of 2 streams, across the valley. It is around 95m long x 12m wide, varying in height from 2m at the southernmost end to around 3.5m at the northern one. Recent breach shows the structure to consist of clay and gravel in equal layers. In the centre of the earthwork, a depression may have been a `gate' or outflow as a ditch, slight though it is, turns back into the stream on the east side of the dam. Oyster shells are recorded as being found here. Section of dam is shown on the OS card. <3> "Dam of Tarrepond" c. 1441 PRO ref DL29/58/1100 c. 1441. <4> Deadman's Bank is situated at the confluence of two streams and consists of an earthen dam built across the valley. It is approximately 95m long, 12m wide, and varies in height from 2.0m at the southern end to 3.5m at the northern end. In the centre is a depression which may represent the site of a sluice gate. <5> Deadman's Bank (NR) <6>