Monument record MCC8079 - Junction of Berechurch Dyke and Barnhall Dyke, Colchester Cemetery, Colchester
Summary
Investigations to locate the junction of Berechurch Dyke and Barnhall Dyke, by A.F. Hall in 1946.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 000 231 (52m by 99m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The investigations by A.F. Hall, comprising augering and test pits, indicated the butt ends of the two dykes, 'and we only know that the gap between the butt ends must be less than 85 ft [26m].'<1><2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCC110 Serial: Hawkes, Christopher, F. C. & Crummy, Philip. 1995. CAR 11: Camulodunum II. 11. pp.24-26, p.137 No. 71..
- <2> SEX64256 Article in serial: Hall, AF. 1960. The Monkwick - Barnhall Rampart. Colchester Archaeological Group Bulletin Vol. 3, part 3, pp.6-8. pp.6-8.
- <3> SEX4 DESC TEXT: unknown. 1960 0nwards. SMR form unknown.
- <4> SEX36236 DESC TEXT: unknown. unknown. Catalogue of Excavations and Observations. no. 68.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Part of: Berechurch Dyke, Colchester (Monument) (MCC7039)
- Part of: Section across Berechurch Dyke, near Berechurch Road, Colchester (Monument) (MCC8071)
- Related to: Barnhall Dyke, Colchester (Monument) (MCC2115)
- Related to: Berechurch Dyke, Colchester (Monument) (MCC2116)
- Related to: Section across Berechurch Dyke, Charlotte's Grove, Colchester (Monument) (MCC10066)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 22 2016 1:38PM