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A coastal fish weir at the northern end of The Nass is a prehistoric or early historic tidal fishing structure located in England. The monument consists of a system of stones arranged to trap fish as tidal movements expose and submerge the intertidal zone, representing a form of subsistence exploitation practiced over many centuries in coastal communities. Such weirs typically functioned by channelling fish into enclosed areas where they became trapped as the tide receded, providing an efficient and renewable food source. The precise dating of this particular weir remains uncertain without specialist survey and archaeological investigation, though structures of this type are known to have been constructed and maintained from prehistoric periods through the medieval period in British coastal areas.
Coastal fish weir at the northern end of The Nass is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019581. View the official record →
A coastal fish weir at the northern end of The Nass is a prehistoric or early historic tidal fishing structure located in England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019581.
Coastal fish weir at the northern end of The Nass 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 1019581.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coastal fish weirs at West Mersea, 570m south east of St Peter's Well (1.4 km), Square decoy pond 260m south of Pennyhole Fleet, Old Hall Marshes (1.5 km), Roman round building (1.9 km).
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