Early to mid 19th century oyster beds and associated remains of two piers, Tideway, North bank of River Crouch (EHER 16108)
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Summary
A group of 17, possibly more, oyster beds and the timber post-defined remains of two short piers which are probably related to the oyster industry here. While the oyster pits appear on the OS 1st ed map, only one of the piers appears. Both piers are in place by the 3rd ed OS map.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9284 9602 (139m by 183m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A group of 17, possibly more, oyster pits and the timber post-defined remains of two short piers which are probably related to the oyster industry here. While the oyster pits appear on the OS 1st ed map, only one of the piers appears. Both piers are in place by the 3rd ed OS map. <1>-<5>
Sources
- <1> SEX41912 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. unknown. 58-656-PI-5021.
- <2> SEX41913 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. unknown. OS-70-21-168 & 9.
- <3> SEX53053 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1872-1890. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (1st Edition). OS. Paper. 1:10,560. Sheet 71, 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> SEX54090 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1923. OS 6 inch 1923.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ99NW