The Rampart, Essex

The Rampart is a prehistoric earthwork near Layer Marney, Essex. The rampart in part consists of a double bank with a waterfilled ditch between the banks. The bank survives to a height of 3ft and is 6ft wide constructed of sandy loam. The monument is within the council area of Colchester (Essex).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1005563.

Primary Name(s): The Rampart
Place Type: Prehistoric Earthwork
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.823923,0.76793815
Grid Reference: TL 9085 1754
Civil Parish: Layer Marney CP
Council Area: Colchester CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA
GBPN ID: GBPN305001

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Rampart,_Essex_305001

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