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| Around St. Peter's Chapel, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex | Location map |
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St. Peter's-on-the-wall chapel was built in the 7th Century, by the Saxons, in the gateway of a Roman
fortress - hence the name. The materials from the old fortress were used in the building and, as in
Colchester Castle, Roman roof tiles can be seen in the walls.
The chapel cannot be said to be an attractive building but what it lacks aesthetically it makes up for in age at over 1300 years old. This view is from the West.
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St. Peter's Chapel.
This view is from the East.
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The River Blackwater.
A view of the River Blackwater from the shore near St. Peter's Chapel. There is an obvious muddy path through the short stretch of salt marsh between the chapel and the river. This 'beach' is made almost entirely of brocken shells from the Common Cockle.
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River Blackwater.
This is near St. Peter's Chapel and shows a small stream running into the River Blackwater which is a mile wide at this point. This whole area, on a sunny day, had a delightful atmosphere - very few people and very peaceful.
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