CLACTON-ON-SEA

clacton-on-sea, a watering-place in the harwich parliamentary division of essex, england; 71 m. e.n.e. from london by a branch from colchester of the great eastern railway; served also by steamers from london in the summer months. pop. of urban district (1901) 7456. clay cliffs of slight altitude rise from the sandy beach and face south-eastward. in the neighbourhood, however, marshes fringe the shore. the church of great clacton, at the village 11⁄2 m. inland, is norman and later, and of considerable interest. clacton is provided with a pier, promenade and marine parade; and is the seat of various convalescent and other homes.