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Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in north Oxfordshire. This 380-metre section, situated approximately 200 metres east-north-east of Kiddington Lodge, forms part of a more extensive defensive or territorial boundary system that extends across the landscape. The ditch comprises a substantial cut with associated banks, typical of Iron Age linear monuments in the region. Such earthworks are understood to have served purposes ranging from territorial demarcation to livestock control, though their precise original function remains a matter of scholarly interpretation.
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 →
Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date located in north Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012904.
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.
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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