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Coastal fish weir 440m north west of Pewet Island is a prehistoric or early medieval fishing structure located in Essex waters. The monument consists of a linear arrangement of wooden stakes or posts driven into the seabed, designed to trap fish as tidal movements channelled them into enclosures or holding areas. Such weirs represent efficient communal fishing technology practised over many centuries in coastal waters around Britain. The exact dating of this particular example remains dependent on archaeological survey and analysis, though coastal fish weirs of this type are known to have been constructed and maintained from prehistoric times through to the medieval period.
Coastal fish weir 440m north west of Pewet Island is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019105. View the official record →
Coastal fish weir 440m north west of Pewet Island is a prehistoric or early medieval fishing structure located in Essex waters. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019105.
Coastal fish weir 440m north west of Pewet Island is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019105.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coastal fish weir at the northern end of The Nass (3.1 km), Square decoy pond 260m south of Pennyhole Fleet, Old Hall Marshes (3.7 km), Decoy pond immediately north of Pennyhole Fleet, Old Hall Marshes (4.2 km).
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