Sashes Island, River island in Cookham, England
Sashes Island sits between Hedsor Water and the navigation channel at Cookham Lock, connected to the mainland by footbridges across three Thames channels.
The island functioned as a defensive burh during Anglo-Saxon times, with fortifications stretching 4,125 feet to protect against Viking invasions in the ninth century.
Archaeological excavations in 1856 and 1860 revealed iron weapons from the Viking period, providing evidence of the island's military significance during early medieval conflicts.
The construction of Hedsor Ditch canal in 1830 divided the island into two sections, with the southern portion covered by material from the canal excavation.
The stability of the land surface since Neolithic times suggests the presence of medieval structures beneath layers of canal construction debris.
GPS coordinates: 51.56390,-0.69890
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:10
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