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After giving due weight to these various modifying in-
fluences, we have come to the conclusion that the towns and
villages within the area of destruction may be broadly classed
as follows, in the order of the intensity of the shock:—
I. (The main action of disturbance).
a. Peldon, Abberton, Wivenhoe and Rowhedge.
(Maximum destruction).
b. Langenhoe, Fingringhoe, E. Donyland. (In the
main axis of disturbance, but damage not so
great).
II. Colchester and Greenstead, W. Mersea.
III. The Wigboroughs, Layer-de-la-Haye.
IV. E. Mersea, Bradwell.
V. Alresford, Brightlingsea.
VI. Layer Breton, Layer Marney, Tillingham, Lexden.
VII. Birch, St. Lawrence, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Tollesbury,
Salcot-Virley. (Damage slight).
In the foregoing list, showing the distribution of damage,
the only special feature calling for observation is the diminu-
tion of intensity about Langenhoe, Fingringhoe and E.
Donyland, this area of lesser destruction dividing the axis
of maximum disturbance in a very marked manner, and
giving the impression of there being two foci of disturbance
in the main N.E. and S.W. axis, one under Wivenhoe and
Rowhedge, and the other under the Peldon-Abberton district.
This effect, as already suggested, may possibly be due to
reflection from Wivenhoe. (See Map ; Plate II.).
In giving the evidence for the remainder of Essex, and for
the other counties in which the shock was felt, the towns
and villages will be classified alphabetically, in order to
facilitate reference.