Scheduled MonumentsEngland90m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 350m south of Grim's Dyke Farm

90m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 350m south of Grim's Dyke Farm

England
List entry 1012909
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Grim's Ditch is an Iron Age linear earthwork that forms part of an extensive defensive system in north Oxfordshire. This particular 90-metre section, located 350 metres south of Grim's Dyke Farm, survives as a substantial bank and ditch arrangement typical of the monument's engineering. The earthwork belongs to the later Iron Age period and likely served territorial or defensive functions for the communities inhabiting the region. The survival of this section contributes to the archaeological understanding of pre-Roman settlement patterns and land organisation across northern Oxfordshire.

90m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 350m south of Grim's Dyke Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012909. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 90m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 350m south of Grim's Dyke Farm?

Grim's Ditch is an Iron Age linear earthwork that forms part of an extensive defensive system in north Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012909.

Who is responsible for protecting 90m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 350m south of Grim's Dyke Farm?

90m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 350m south of Grim's Dyke Farm 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 1012909.

What other scheduled monuments are near 90m section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch 350m south of Grim's Dyke Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge (2.7 km), Earthwork 300m south west of Fair Rosamund's Well, Blenheim Park (2.9 km), Ring ditch near Long Hanborough (4 km).

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