Monument record MCC8514 - Heath Dyke Middle and Kidman's Dyke Middle, Colchester
Summary
Section across Heath Dyke and Kidman's Dyke in 1974, during laying of a gas pipeline from Maldon Road north towards Gryme's Dyke.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9635 2318 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
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Full Description
Laying of a gas pipeline from Maldon Road north towards Gryme's Dyke. The trench cut Heath Farm Dyke Middle and Kidman's Dyke Middle. Heath Farm; the remains of the dyke c.0.05m high were detected to the inside of the ditch - of gravel and reddish brown sand. Kidman's Dyke; several tip lines were visible in the bank - all modern and represent upcast along the edge of modern quarry.<1>
AP <2>
This is the same record/site as MCC8048.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SEX36612 DESC TEXT: Crummy, P. 1992. Colchester Archaeological Report 6. Excavations at Culver Street, Gilberd School and other sites in Colchester. p.797.
- <2> SEX52274 AP: unknown. unknown. Gosbecks Roman Temple.
- <3> SCC110 Serial: Hawkes, Christopher, F. C. & Crummy, Philip. 1995. CAR 11: Camulodunum II. 11. p.121, No. 31.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 4 2016 3:32PM