Undated pond, Tollesbury Wick Marsh (EHER 16829)
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Summary
A rectangular pond measuring 14m by 10m by 0.7m deep with a creek entering it at one corner is visible on aerial photographs. The function of the pond is unknown.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9770 1039 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
1995. Aerial photograph interpretation.
A small rectangular 'pond'. <1>
May 1995. Field survey.
A rectangular pond measuring 14m by 10m by 0.7m deep with a creek entering it at one corner. The pond has been drained of water and the creek shows signs of having been dammed at the entrance to the pond. A slight bank at the NE corner may be part of the creek system. The function of the pond is unknown. <2>
Sources
- <1> SEX42672 Report: Strachan, D.. 1995. Tollesbury Wick Marsh: Aerial Photographic Interpretation. Site J.
- <2> SEX42219 Report: Brown, M. and Pattison, P.. 1995. Coastal Sites on Tollesbury Wick Marsh, Tollesbury, Essex: An Archaeological Survey by The Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. Arch. Survey by RCHME.
Related Events (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL91SE