Monument record MCC7668 - Earthwork east of Great Birch
Summary
Earthwork (?rampart/dam) across the valley.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9458 2007 (110m by 148m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SW |
| Civil Parish | BIRCH, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A linear earthwork bank across the floodplain of a tributary of Roman River, to the east of Great Birch, aligned approx. N-S, c.50m long . It is recorded on the 1st Edition 1:2500 map (1874-1887). The date is unknown, but presumably it created a pond/lake to the west, perhaps for a mill?, between it and the church (MCC7307), but it could also have formed an earthwork boundary.<1>
The site has not been the subject of any systematic archaeological investigation.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX3079 DESC TEXT: Rodwell, Warwick J. unknown. SMR.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 9 2016 2:52PM