Monument record MCC8544 - Kidman's Dyke, near James Carter Road, Colchester
Summary
During construction of a new housing estate the contractors dumped large quantities of soil over the ditch (Kidman's Dyke here visible as a shallow earthwork).
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9635 2318 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
During construction of a new housing estate the contractors dumped large quantities of soil over the ditch (Kidmans Dyke here visible as a shallow earthwork). Machine trenches cut into the top of the ditch fill to establish its position.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX36612 DESC TEXT: Crummy, P. 1992. Colchester Archaeological Report 6. Excavations at Culver Street, Gilberd School and other sites in Colchester. p.868.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Nov 4 2016 3:08PM