The unique and important dyke dystem west of Colchester consisting of a complex system of banks and ditches. <1> Excavations ahve shown that the dyke system not only continued in use after the Roman conquest but was also added to and modified - by the Triple and Grymes Dykes the latter added, possibly in two phases as the new outer perimeter. <2> <3> See site 11625 for a more detailed description.

Site Assessment = Much of the dykes is footpath but some is in private gardens or fields. There is much evidence of damage, mainly encroachment onto the banks by gardens and landscaping. Actual ownership of the dykes seems in places to be in doubt. <1>