Early to mid 19th century oyster beds, Bridgemarsh Island, South bank of Althorne Creek (EHER 16106)
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Summary
A series of oyster beds cut into the saltmarsh, and following a largely ordered, linear layout. There are 28 pits shown on the 1st ed OS map, and they probably relate to those on the North bank of Althorne Creek (EHER 16107).
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 906 972 (520m by 99m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALTHORNE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A series of oyster beds cut into the saltmarsh, and following a largely ordered, linear layout. The pits appear on the OS 1st ed map, as does the farm at Bridgemarsh. Althorne Creek was crossed by the ford and ferry at that time, the route of which is shown on the OS map, and separates the five Westernmost pits from those to the centre and East. There are 28 pits in total shown on the map. The pits probably relate to those on the North bank of Althorne Creek, which continued in use until much later (see EHER 16107). <1>-<5>
Sources
- <1> SEX41904 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. unknown. 58-650-P3-5105.
- <2> SEX41905 Aerial Photograph: Meridian Airmaps Limited. unknown. MAL-73-49-094.
- <3> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560. Sheet 62, 1880.
- <4> SEX22419 Map: Ingle, C.J., Strachan, D., Tyler, S. and Saunders, H.. 1993-2017. NMP Cropmark Plot - 1:10,000. paper. 1:10,000. TQ99NW.
- <5> SEX58478 Aerial Photograph: Rogers, P.. 1985. 15-7.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99NW