Monument record MTN 034 - River Deben; Bloss Island
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Summary
Hulks of sailing barges Westall & mystery on Bloss Island, a patch of saltings at the top of the River Deben.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 2868 5019 (100m by 100m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM25SE |
| Civil Parish | MELTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
`Bloss Island, a patch of saltings at the top of the River Deben... opposition to an indiscriminate clean-up because the area had several historic craft, notably the sailing barges Westall and Mystery.'(S1). According to Trevor Gibson, Assistant Director, Suffolk Coastal DC, the island above high water level, was cleared of circa 3 tons of modern rubbish in October 1997. Nothing was touched in the inter-tidal muds (S2). No further details, exact locations of barges unknown.
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Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2005 11:08AM