Monument record MCC2259 - Barkstead Fort, part of 1648 Parliamentarian Siege Works, Colchester
Summary
Parliamentarian Civil War siege works, located to the west of Maldon Road.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9892 2487 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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Full Description
Barkstead Fort, part of 1648 Parliamentarian Siege Works. A square fort with four corner bastions. <1><2> For contemporary narrative see <3> for parallel see <4>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCC313 Monograph: Unknown, reproduced by W. Keymer (Printer). 1648. A Diary & Plan of the Siege of Colchester by the Parliamentary Forces.
- <2> SCC455 Unpublished document: Mabbitt, John. 1998. Colchester's Civil War siege works; an archaeological survey.. No 17.
- <3> SCC599 Monograph: Defoe, D.. 1724. A Tour through England and Wales. p.24.
- <4> SCC459 Serial: RCHME. 1964. Newark on Trent. The Civil War Siege works. No 14.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 26 2016 3:16PM