Northey Island: Historic tidal isle and its ecological future
29 January 2026Introduction: Why Northey Island matters Northey Island is a small tidal island in the Blackwater estuary near Maldon, Essex, whose significance extends beyond its modest size. The island is associated with the site of the 991 Battle of Maldon, is valued for its saltmarsh and estuarine habitats, and illustrates wider concerns about coastal heritage and […]