Scheduled MonumentsEngland380m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 200m ENE of Kiddington Lodge

380m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 200m ENE of Kiddington Lodge

England
List entry 1012904
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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 of Iron Age date running through north Oxfordshire. This 380-metre section located approximately 200 metres east-north-east of Kiddington Lodge survives as a substantial ditch with an associated bank, representing part of a much longer defensive or territorial boundary system that extends across several kilometres of the landscape. The monument is characteristic of Late Iron Age linear earthworks, which scholars interpret as having served either defensive purposes or as demarcation lines for territorial control and livestock management. The site remains visible as an upstanding archaeological feature of considerable local importance to understanding Iron Age land use and settlement patterns in the region.

380m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 200m ENE of Kiddington Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012904. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 380m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 200m ENE of Kiddington Lodge?

Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date running through north Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012904.

Who is responsible for protecting 380m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 200m ENE of Kiddington Lodge?

380m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 200m ENE of Kiddington Lodge 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 1012904.

What other scheduled monuments are near 380m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 200m ENE of Kiddington Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonesfield Roman villa (4.6 km), Oaklands Farm Roman villa (5.3 km), Fawler Roman villa (5.6 km).

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