Scripps Farm Sand and Gravel Pit near Coggeshall
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Scripps Farm Sand and Gravel Pit near Coggeshall
Image: © David Kemp Taken: 9 Jun 2007
Kesgrave Sands and Gravels were deposited by the River Thames when it flowed through this part of Essex before being diverted to its present course during the Ice Age. Sand and gravel extraction still takes place at a number of sites in the area. Taken from the Essex Way footpath.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.867027
Longitude
0.655677