Northey Island
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Northey Island is an island in the estuary of the River Blackwater, Essex. It is linked to the south bank of the river by a causeway, covered for two hours either side of high tide. The island is approximately 2 km to the east of Maldon, Essex and 2 km to the west of Osea Island.
The whole island and part of the bank near the causeway are now a Nature Reserve. It is uninhabited apart from the warden. The island belongs to the National Trust.
The Battle of Maldon, 991 is believed to have taken place on the south bank near the island. The epic poem recounting the battle tells that the Danes landed on an island in the River Pant (the Blackwater) and taunted the Essex fyrd. The Earl Bryhtnoth
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- Northey Island - National Trust
- Battle of Maldon website
- Poem text (Georgetown University)