Pewet Island
Not to be confused with Pewit Island.
Pewet Island lies on the south side of the estuary of the River Blackwater in the English county of Essex.
Pewet Island is off the hamlet of Bradwell Waterside. It is notable for the presence of the remains of Saxon era timber fishtraps.
External links
- Southampton University photo of a fishtrap
- English Heritage photo of a fishtrap
- Map sources for Pewet Island
Coordinates: 51°44′07″N 0°52′55″E / 51.73534°N 0.88202°E
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