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Ray Island, Essex

Ray Island (or "the Ray") is an island comprising sandy hill rising out of an area of saltmarsh between Strood Channel and Ray Channel near Mersea Island, Essex. It is owned by the National Trust. It is within the council area of Colchester (Essex).

Primary Name(s): Ray Island
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.794592,0.90697474
Grid Reference: TM 0055 1465
Council Area: Colchester CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN257067

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ray_Island,_Essex_257067