Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

Brush Aggregates Ltd

During the 1960's a sand and gravel business was operated from the area behind the current Lockhouse. A pit was dug for the removal of the gravel by 'Brush Aggregates Ltd', and loaded on to coasters by a large crane at 'Herring Point'. It should be noted here that the name 'Herring Point' has no relevance to the fish of the same name. The residence nearby of Heybridge Hall was occupied for many years by the Reverend Herring. Brush Aggregates also operated from the wharf by the Fullbridge in Maldon, which for many years has been known as 'Brush's Wharf'.

(above) all that remains of the 'Brush Aggregates' gravel business that operated from the field behind the Lockhouse and 'Herring Point', is the blocks that the crane for loading was mounted on. 02 (below) the 'Maureen Brush' ex 'Bill Brush' a regular visitor to the Basin for aggregates.

(above) one the fleet of lorries run by Brush Aggregates from Maldon and Heybridge Basin.