Archaeological sites · East of England
Othona Saxon Shore Fort
In or near East Mersea.
Othona Saxon Shore Fort — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Othona Saxon Shore Fort is a archaeological located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Othona Saxon Shore Fort is a historical site that showcases the history of RAF Bradwell Bay. Visitors can explore exhibitions related to the airfield's military history and its significance during World War II.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dengie SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DENGIE
- Ramsar wetland: Dengie (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 1)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Othona Saxon Shore Fort is an archaeological site located in the East of England. It is part of the Roman defensive system known as the Saxon Shore Forts, constructed to protect against maritime threats. The site provides insight into Roman military architecture and coastal defence strategies.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7355, 0.9400
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Bradwell-on-Sea
- Postcode
- CM0 7PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Phone
- 07842 713051
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays 12–4 pm; late April to end of September
- Official site
- rafbradwellbay.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/978167536 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Othona Saxon Shore Fort?
- Othona Saxon Shore Fort is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM0 7PN), in the parish of Bradwell-on-Sea.
- What is Othona Saxon Shore Fort?
- Othona Saxon Shore Fort — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Othona Saxon Shore Fort?
- Drivers can use postcode CM0 7PN.
- Is Othona Saxon Shore Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Othona Saxon Shore Fort is part of the Dengie SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DENGIE National Nature Reserve.
- Is Othona Saxon Shore Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Othona Saxon Shore Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Othona Saxon Shore Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM0 7PN. It sits within the Maldon parliamentary constituency.