Meckseper, C. (2019). Northey Island, Maldon, Essex. Archaeological Watching Brief and Metal Detecting Survey. Brockley: Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited. https://doi.org/10.5284/1078804. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Northey Island, Maldon, Essex. Archaeological Watching Brief and Metal Detecting Survey
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Series:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd (London) unpublished report series
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preconst1-369030_1.pdf (5 MB) : Download
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Abstract:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd was commissioned by The National Trust to undertake a metal detecting survey and watching brief during works to deliver adaptation of an existing embankment for nature conservation management at Northey Island, Essex. The works were carried out between 14 and 23 August 2019. The investigations at Northey Island revealed no archaeological features or deposits. The embankment was constructed entirely of clay with no apparent structure or layering to it. Finds recovered from the topsoil show a mixture of accidental losses dating from the Elizabethan period to the present day. These are everyday items and show the traffic of people to and from Northey throughout the ages. The sea walls may date to 1200 but their first definite record is on the Chapman and André map of 1777. The Elizabethan coins were sixpences of Elizabeth I's Second Issue and date from 1560s-1570s. The presence of the Elizabethan coins in the topsoil on the landward side of the sea bank could indicate that the structures were in place in the 16th century, although the sea level was lower then. Alternatively the coins could have been lost by visitors to the island prior to the construction of the sea defences and simply be re-deposited.
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Author:		 Christiane Meckseper ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited
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Other Person/Org:		 Essex County Council Historic Environment (OASIS Reviewer)
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2019
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Site: Northey Island
District: Maldon
Parish: MALDON
County: Essex
Country: England
Grid Reference: 587540, 205962 (Easting, Northing)
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POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
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COIN (Object England)
FLOOD DEFENCES (Monument Type England)
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OASIS Id: preconst1-369030
OBIB: R13870
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Note:		 pdf file with PCA branded front and back cover
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Created Date:		 12 Jun 2020