Monument record MLI80731 - 1793 Sea Bank, Gedney Dawsmere and Holbeach
Summary
Sea bank of 1793, Gedney Dawsmere and Holbeach.
Type and Period (1)
- SEA DEFENCES (Post Medieval - 1793 AD to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A further stage of land reclamation was undertaken by Act of Parliament in 1793 and included a strip no more than 1km wide east of the 17th century bank (see PRN 23659). The limit of the reclamation is marked by a further sea bank. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI5907 Unpublished Document: Archaeological Project Services. Apr 2000. Archaeological Implications of the Reappraisal of Gedney Dawsmere Conservation Area, Gedney. SCA99.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4244 3207 (10697m by 4665m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GEDNEY, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | HOLBEACH, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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