Thurrock
Thurrock
Thurrock is a borough in Essex, England. It is located on the north bank of the Thames Estuary, and covers an area of 33 square miles.
Thurrock has a rich history, dating back to Roman times. The borough was once known as ‘the place where ships are built’, and was home to a number of shipyards during the 19th century. Thurrock is now a major commercial and industrial center, with a strong focus on logistics and transport.
Created: 10 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Thurrock
Local History around Thurrock
There are some historic monuments around including:
Gravesend blockhouseTilbury FortMedieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster CourtSite of moated manor house E of St Michael's Church, AveleyPalaeolithic sites near Baker's HoleDovecote at High House, PurfleetAspdin's kilnBishop Bonner's Palace, OrsettRoman barrow 260m north east of South Ockendon HallNew Tavern Fort, Gravesend, including Milton ChantryGatehouse and moat of South Ockenden Old HallCrop mark complex, OrsettSpringfield style enclosure and Iron Age enclosures south of Hill House, Baker Street.Dene holes in Hangman's WoodCausewayed enclosure and Anglo-Saxon cemetery 500m ENE of Heath Place.
