Nico Ditch, Linear earthwork in Greater Manchester, England
The Nico Ditch extends for six miles between Ashton-under-Lyne and Stretford, maintaining dimensions of four meters in width and one point five meters in depth.
The earthwork construction occurred between the fifth and eleventh centuries, with its first documented reference appearing in a charter from 1190 to 1212.
Local records indicate that inhabitants of Manchester constructed different sections of the ditch, with each person responsible for digging a portion equal to their height.
Visitors can observe a preserved 300-meter section of the ancient earthwork at the Denton Golf Course, which demonstrates the original construction methods.
The structure traverses four metropolitan boroughs and lies partially buried beneath the Audenshaw reservoirs, which were constructed in the nineteenth century.
Location: Manchester
Location: Tameside
Location: Trafford
GPS coordinates: 53.45080,-2.17688
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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