South Fambridge River Crossing
There was a ferry crossing over the river Crouch at South Fambridge from ancient times. It was used by the monks coming to and from Canterbury but earlier than that there were two bridges, one to a small island in the middle of the river and the other from the island to the far bank. The island and bridges were eventually washed away and replaced by the ferry, a small rowing boat.
In the 1930s there were elaborate plans to build a bridge but these came to nothing. However, not before the large and imposing Anchor hotel had been built in anticipation of the trade to be generated by the new bridge.
Unfortunately, the Anchor hotel was closed some years ago as it was too isolated and no longer viable.