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Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date that forms part of an extensive system of prehistoric defensive or demarcation ditches in the Oxfordshire landscape. This 80-metre section, located 150 metres west-south-west of Ditchley Gate within Blenheim Park, comprises a substantial ditch with an associated bank, characteristic of the monument type across the region. The earthwork is thought to have served territorial or stock management purposes, though its precise original function remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The section remains visible as an archaeological monument within the designed landscape of Blenheim Park, preserving evidence of Iron Age land organisation in the area.
80m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 150m WSW of Ditchley Gate in Blenheim Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012897. View the official record →
Grim's Ditch is a linear earthwork of Iron Age date that forms part of an extensive system of prehistoric defensive or demarcation ditches in the Oxfordshire landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012897.
80m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 150m WSW of Ditchley Gate in Blenheim Park 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 1012897.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge (2.6 km), Earthwork 300m south west of Fair Rosamund's Well, Blenheim Park (2.7 km), Ring ditch near Long Hanborough (3.9 km).
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