Northey Island, Tidal island and nature reserve near Maldon, United Kingdom.
Northey Island is a nature reserve near Maldon connected to the mainland by a causeway that appears at low tide and disappears beneath water at high tide. The site protects breeding birds, salt marsh plants, and other wildlife that thrive in this tidal environment.
The Battle of Maldon occurred in 991 near this location when Viking raiders confronted Saxon defenders in the area. This encounter shaped the region's medieval history and remains recorded in Anglo-Saxon texts.
The island belonged to Norman Angell, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1933, who owned this protected natural space for several years.
Access depends on tide times, so checking tide schedules and contacting the warden before visiting is essential. The causeway remains underwater for about two hours during high tide, so plan your visit accordingly.
Northey represents one of only forty-three tide-accessible islands without bridges in Britain, and one of six such formations in Essex county.
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