Scheduled MonumentsEngland1km section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running from Out Wood to Berring's Wood

1km section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running from Out Wood to Berring's Wood

England
List entry 1012906
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork monument consisting of a bank and ditch that runs through north Oxfordshire between Out Wood and Berring's Wood. The monument is presumed to date from the Iron Age and represents a territorial boundary or defensive line constructed during prehistory. The earthwork survives as a prominent feature in the landscape, with the characteristic bank and ditch formation typical of such linear boundaries from this period. This particular section forms part of a longer system of similar works in the region that may have served to demarcate land holdings or control movement across the landscape during the Iron Age occupation of Oxfordshire.

1km section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running from Out Wood to Berring's Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012906. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 1km section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running from Out Wood to Berring's Wood?

Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork monument consisting of a bank and ditch that runs through north Oxfordshire between Out Wood and Berring's Wood. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012906.

Who is responsible for protecting 1km section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running from Out Wood to Berring's Wood?

1km section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running from Out Wood to Berring's Wood is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012906.

What other scheduled monuments are near 1km section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch running from Out Wood to Berring's Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonesfield Roman villa (4 km), Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge (4.6 km), Rectangular earthwork, Hensington (4.7 km).

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