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Fan bridge in 1777

Copyright: 
Clacton VCH Group / University of London
Image Caption: 
Fan bridge depicted in 1777. Note the width of the valley and the marshalnds liable to flood along the Holland River, through which the road had to travel.
Asset Author: 
Clacton VCH Group / Clacton VCH Group